Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer (1712-1778)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712 in Geneva and died on July 2, 1778 in Ermenonville, aged 66. Recorded occupations: philosopher, classical composer, musicologist, novelist, autobiographer and pedagogue. Country of citizenship: Republic of Geneva. Associated movements: Enlightenment philosophy and Baroque music. Fields of work: botany. Notable works include “Emile, or On Education”, “The Social Contract”, “Julie, or the New Heloise” and “Confessions”.
- Born
- June 28, 1712 · Geneva
- Died
- July 2, 1778 · Ermenonville
- Age at death
- 66
- Citizenship
- Republic of Geneva
- Occupations
- philosopher, classical composer, musicologist, novelist, autobiographer, pedagogue
- Movements
- Enlightenment philosophy, Baroque music
- Notable works
- Emile, or On Education, The Social Contract, Julie, or the New Heloise, Confessions
- Wikipedia editions
- 163 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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