Pierre Gassendi

Pierre Gassendi was a French philosopher, Catholic priest, astronomer, and mathematician. While he held a church position in south-east France, he also spent much time in Paris, where he was a leader of a group of free-thinking intellectuals.

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Who was born first?

• Pierre Gassendi and John Amos Comenius were born the same year
• Pierre Gassendi was born 3 years before Jean Chapelain
• Pierre Gassendi was born 3 years before Heo Mok
• Pierre Gassendi was born 4 years after François de La Mothe Le Vayer
• Pierre Gassendi was born 4 years after Marin Mersenne

Timeline

1. François de La Mothe Le VayerAugust 1, 1588 – May 9, 1672
2. Marin MersenneSeptember 8, 1588 – September 1, 1648
3. John Amos ComeniusMarch 28, 1592 – November 15, 1670
4. Pierre Gassendi (this page)January 22, 1592 – October 24, 1655
5. Heo Mok1595 – April 27, 1682
6. Jean ChapelainDecember 4, 1595 – February 22, 1674

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