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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer (1712-1778).
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. Born on 28 June 1712 in Geneva, Rousseau died on 2 July 1778 in Ermenonville at the age of 66.
Notable works include Emile, or On Education, The Social Contract and Julie, or the New Heloise.
With a Wikipedia article in 233 languages, Jean-Jacques Rousseau is No. 1,224 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 June 1712, Geneva
- Died
- 2 July 1778, Ermenonville (aged 66)
- Country
- Republic of Geneva
- Known as
- Philosopher, classical composer, musicologist
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 233
Did you know
66
Lived to 66.
28 Jun
Shares a birthday with Elon Musk and Peter Paul Rubens.
94
One of 94 people in the Index born in Geneva, with Ferdinand de Saussure.
233
Has a Wikipedia article in 233 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- FatherIsaac Rousseau
- SpouseThérèse Levasseur
Notable works
Notable works
- Emile, or On Education
- The Social Contract
- Julie, or the New Heloise
- Confessions
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