Mayor of Bordeaux
Montaigne is elected mayor of Bordeaux and later serves a second term.
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1581 in France
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Historical records for France in 1581
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Montaigne Receives Roman Citizenship
During his stay in Rome Montaigne received an honorary form of Roman citizenship. The distinction acknowledged the cultural importance of classical Rome to his identity as a humanist.
Montaigne Returns As Bordeaux Mayor
Montaigne was elected mayor of Bordeaux while still traveling and then returned to perform municipal duties. The role placed his intellectual independence within the practical difficulties of civil administration.
Montaigne Visits Lucca Thermal Baths
Montaigne pursued treatment for painful kidney stones during his Italian travels, including visits to mineral waters. His travel record documented bodily experience with the same attention seen in his essays.
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