Étienne de La Boétie
Philosopher, Author
1530 – 1563
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Who was Étienne de La Boétie?
Étienne or Estienne de La Boétie was a French judge, writer, and "a founder of modern political philosophy in France." He "has been best remembered as the great and close friend of the eminent essayist Michel de Montaigne, in one of history's most notable friendships."
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- Born
- Nov 1, 1530
Sarlat-la-Canéda - Also known as
- Etienne de La Boetie
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Education
- University of Orléans
- Lived in
- Aquitaine
- Died
- Aug 18, 1563
Bordeaux
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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