Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon
French writer (1675-1755).
The record
Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon was a French writer. Born on 16 January 1675 in Paris, Saint-Simon died on 2 March 1755 in Paris at the age of 80.
Positions held include ambassador. Notable works include Saint-Simon's Mémoires. Honours include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit and Knight of the Order of Saint Michael, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 34 languages, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon is No. 34,865 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 16 January 1675, Paris
- Died
- 2 March 1755, Paris (aged 80)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Courtier, memoirist, diplomat
- Field
- Literature
- Languages
- French
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 34
Did you know
Lived to 80.
Shares a birthday with Susan Sontag and Fulgencio Batista.
One of 791 people in the Index born in Paris, with Voltaire.
Has a Wikipedia article in 34 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Ambassador
Connections
- FatherClaude de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon
- MotherCharlotte de L'Aubepine
- SpouseMarie Gabrielle de Durfort
- SiblingGabrielle Louise de Rouvroy de Saint-Simon
- ChildJacques Louis de Rouvroy de Saint-Simon
- ChildArmand de Rouvroy de Saint-Simon
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis
- Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
- Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
- Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Notable works
- Saint-Simon's Mémoires
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