Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle, also called Bernard Le Bouyer de Fontenelle, was a French writer and a member of three of the academies of the Institut de France, noted especially for his accessible treatment of scientific topics during the unfolding of the Age of Enlightenment.

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Who was born first?

• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle and Arai Hakuseki were born the same year
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle and Francesco Solimena were born the same year
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born 1 year after Robert de Cotte
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born 2 years before Yamamoto Tsunetomo
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born 2 years after Christian Thomasius

Timeline

1. Christian ThomasiusJanuary 1, 1655 – September 23, 1728
2. Robert de Cotte1656 – July 15, 1735
3. Arai HakusekiMarch 24, 1657 – June 29, 1725
4. Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (this page)February 11, 1657 – January 9, 1757
5. Francesco SolimenaOctober 4, 1657 – April 3, 1747
6. Yamamoto TsunetomoJune 11, 1659 – November 30, 1719

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