Michel de Montaigne

Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as just Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant writers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography with intellectual insight.

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Who was born first?

• Michel de Montaigne and Eknath were born the same year
• Michel de Montaigne was born 2 years before Luis de Molina
• Michel de Montaigne was born 3 years after Jean Bodin
• Michel de Montaigne was born 3 years after Étienne de La Boétie
• Michel de Montaigne was born 3 years before Yi I

Timeline

1. Étienne de La BoétieNovember 1, 1530 – August 18, 1563
2. Jean Bodin1530 – June 7, 1596
3. Eknath1533–1599
4. Michel de Montaigne (this page)February 28, 1533 – September 13, 1592
5. Luis de MolinaSeptember 29, 1535 – October 12, 1600
6. Yi IDecember 26, 1536 – 1584

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