Birth of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Birth of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Biography and Timeline
Follow Jean-Jacques Rousseau through 8 dated historical records for Switzerland.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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1754–1782Years on this page
1754
The Origins of Inequality
Publication of "The Origins of Inequality". Denounces civilized Society & upholds the superiority of the "noble savage"
noble savage
Publication of "The Origins of Inequality". Denounces civilized Society & upholds the superiority of the "noble savage"
1762
Emile
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
General will
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
The Social Contract
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
1782
Confessions
Publication of "Confessions", first part of an autobiography, published posthumously
posthumously
Publication of "Confessions", first part of an autobiography, published posthumously
Records, sources and methodology
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