Michel de Montaigne Biography

Michel de Montaigne biography

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NAME: Michel de Montaigne
OCCUPATION: Philosopher, Scholar, Journalist
BIRTH DATE: February 28, 1533
DEATH DATE: September 13, 1592
PLACE OF BIRTH: Château de Montaigne, France
PLACE OF DEATH: Château de Montaigne, France
Full Name: Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
AKA: Michel de Montaigne

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Michel de Montaigne was a 16th century French author best known for his series of philosophical essays, which were published in 1575.

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Michel de Montaigne was born on February 28, 1533, at the Château de Montaigne, near Bordeaux, France. His family was minor nobility and Montaigne studied law and served as counselor at the Bordeaux Parliament. He retired in 1571 to work on a series of philosophical essays, which were published in 1575 and for which he is best known. Montaigne also served as mayor of Bordeaux from 1581 to 1585. He died in France on September 13, 1592.