Michel de Montaigne
Also known as Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, Miquèu Eiquèm de Montanha, Miqueu Eiquem de Montanha
French author, philosopher, and statesman (1533–1592)
AI overview
Michel de Montaigne was a French author and philosopher from the Renaissance period (1533–1592) who invented the essay as a literary form to explore his thoughts on human nature, society, and himself. His influential works shaped Western philosophy and literature by introducing a personal, conversational style of writing that invited readers to think critically about the world around them.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1533
- Died
- 1592
- Works
- 772
Top works
- Guía literaria del amor
- Guía literaria de Roma
- World Literature 1999
- Essais - Livre I (1595)
- Essais - Livre II (1595)
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Film & TV
Writing
via TMDB
Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- France
- Active from
- 1533
- Active to
- 1592
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Works in European collections
34 objects attributed to Michel de Montaigne, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
