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1592 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1592.

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Historical records for France in 1592

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January

22 January 1592

Birth of Pierre Gassendi

Gassendi, Pierre · Champtercier · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Pierre Gassendi is born at Champtercier in Provence.

September

13 September 1592

Death of Michel de Montaigne

Montaigne, Michel · Chateau de Montaigne · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Michel de Montaigne dies at his estate, aged fifty-nine.

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1592

Montaigne Leaves Annotated Literary Legacy

Montaigne, Michel · Essayist and philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

At his death Montaigne left extensive revisions that complicated the question of an authoritative text. The unfinished process of correction became part of the Essays' enduring literary identity.

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