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Charles de Saint-Évremond

Charles de Saint-Évremond was a French writer, essayist, literary critic, french moralist, military personnel and philosopher (1613–1703). He was born in Saint-Denis-le-Gast and died in London.

Also recorded as Saint-Évremond · Charles de Marquetel de Saint-Denis de Saint-Évremond · Charles Marguetel de Saint-Denis, Seigneur de Saint-Évremond

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Portrait of Charles de Marquetel de Saint-Evremond (1613-1703)

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Identity and origins

Charles de Saint-Évremond was recorded at birth as Charles Marguetel de Saint-Denis. He also worked under the names Descavenets and M. de S. E. The authorities additionally record the headings Saint-Évremond, Charles de Marquetel de Saint-Denis de Saint-Évremond and Charles Marguetel de Saint-Denis, Seigneur de Saint-Évremond. His recorded language was French.

Identity

Charles de Saint-Évremond is recorded with the occupation military personnel. Recorded with the occupation French moralist. Recorded with the occupation literary critic. Recorded as writer, essayist, literary critic, french moralist and military personnel.

Activity and practice

Charles de Saint-Évremond is recorded as having studied at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Saint-Louis and University of Caen Normandy.

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Life and career

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  1. 1613

    Charles de Saint-Évremond born at Saint-Denis-le-Gast.

  2. 1703

    Charles de Saint-Évremond died on 29 September 1703.

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  • London
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  • Saint-Denis-le-Gast

    Birth place

Literature

Literature

  • Saint-Évremond épistolier: un art de vivre, un art d’écrire, Entre Baroque et Lumières: Saint-Évremond (1614-1703), 2000

  • De Saint-Évremond aux Lumières: la question de la religion naturelle, Entre Baroque et Lumières: Saint-Évremond (1614-1703), 2000

  • Saint-Évremond et Montaigne: l’écriture de l’essai, Entre Baroque et Lumières: Saint-Évremond (1614-1703), 2000

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Scholarly footprint

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  • LondonPlace

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