Jean-Baptiste Dubos

Jean-Baptiste Dubos was a French catholic priest, diplomat, historian, writer, philosopher and jurist (1670–1742). He was born at Beauvais and died at Paris.

Also recorded as Jean-Baptiste, Abbé Dubos; Jean-Baptiste, Abbé Du Bos; Jean Baptiste Dubos.

Jean-Baptiste Dubos in brief

Born: 1670
Died: 1742
Known for: catholic priest,diplomat,historian,writer,philosopher,jurist
Place of birth: Beauvais

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jean-Baptiste du Bos.

Also worked under the name J.-Ch.

Born at Beauvais in 1670, died at Paris in 1742.

Identity and origins

Jean-Baptiste Dubos was recorded at birth as Jean-Baptiste du Bos. He also worked under the name J.-Ch. The authorities additionally record the headings Jean-Baptiste, Abbé Dubos, Jean-Baptiste, Abbé Du Bos and Jean Baptiste Dubos. His recorded language was French. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

Catalogued works

4 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library.

Critical reflections on poetry and painting. Réflexions Critiques Sur la Poésie et Sur la Peinture; Volume 2. Critical Reflections on Poetry, Painting and Music. with an Inquiry into the Rise and Progress of the Theatrical Entertainments of the Ancients. Réflexions Critiques Sur la Poësie et Sur la Peinture Volume Pt. 3.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Dubos, Abbé Jean-Baptiste, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Dubos [Du Bos], Jean-Baptiste, Abbé, Oxford Art Online, 2003. OV correspondence, letter D1642: Voltaire to Jean Baptiste Dubos (30th October 1738), Oxford University Voltaire. OV correspondence, letter D1672: Jean Baptiste Dubos to Voltaire (3rd December 1738), Oxford University Voltaire. père Jean Baptiste Dubos, abbé Dubos [dubosjeanb001397], Electronic Enlightenment Biographical Dictionary, 2025.

In detail

Jean-Baptiste Dubos studied at College of Sorbonne. the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include perpetual secretary of the French Academy and seat 39 of the Académie française. Membership is recorded of Académie Française.

Chronology

1670Jean-Baptiste Dubos born at Beauvais.
1742Jean-Baptiste Dubos died at Paris.

Sources

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“Jean-Baptiste Dubos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q432585: Jean-Baptiste Dubos
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