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Jean Jacques Rousseau

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Jean Jacques Rousseau , 1712-78, Swiss-French philosopher, author, political theorist, and composer. Life and Works Rousseau was born at Geneva, the son of a Calvinist watchmaker. His mother died shortly after his birth, his father abandoned him about a decade later, and his upbringing was haphazard. At 16 he set out on a wandering, irregular life that brought him into contact (c.1728) with Louise de Warens, who became his patron and later his lover. She arranged for his trip to Turin, where he became an unenthusiastic Roman Catholic convert. After serving as a footman in a powerful family,... Read more
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Jean Jacques Rousseau The Swiss-born philosopher, author, political theorist, and composer Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) ranks as one of the...of the French Enlightenment. Both Jean Jacques Rousseau the man and his writings constitute... Read more
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Born: June 28, 1712 Geneva, Switzerland...and composer (writer of music) Jean-Jacques Rousseau ranks as one of the greatest figures...awakening in France. Early years Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born to Suzanne Bernard and... Read more

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