Jean Meslier

Jean Meslier (French: [melje]; also Mellier; 15 June 1664 - 17 June 1729 was a French Catholic priest who was discovered, upon his death, to have written a book-length philosophical essay promoting atheism and materialism.

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Who was born first?

• Jean Meslier and John Vanbrugh were born the same year
• Jean Meslier was born 2 years before Mary Astell
• Jean Meslier was born 2 years before Guru Gobind Singh
• Jean Meslier was born 2 years after Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann
• Jean Meslier was born 2 years before George Bähr

Timeline

1. Matthäus Daniel PöppelmannMay 3, 1662 – January 17, 1736
2. Jean Meslier (this page)June 15, 1664 – June 17, 1729
3. John VanbrughJanuary 24, 1664 – March 26, 1726
4. George BährMarch 15, 1666 – March 16, 1738
5. Guru Gobind SinghDecember 22, 1666 – October 7, 1708
6. Mary AstellNovember 12, 1666 – May 11, 1731

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