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Marquis de Sade

French nobleman, revolutionary politician, philosopher and writer of erotic works.

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Lived74 years1740–1814

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Marquis de Sade was a French nobleman, revolutionary politician, philosopher and writer of erotic works. Born on 2 June 1740 in Hôtel de Condé, Sade died on 2 December 1814 in Charenton asylum at the age of 74.

Notable works include The 120 Days of Sodom, Justine and Juliette. Sade studied at Lycée Louis-le-Grand and Collège Louis-le-Grand (Paris).

With a Wikipedia article in 106 languages, Marquis de Sade is No. 944 in the People and Position Index.

Born
2 June 1740, Hôtel de Condé
Died
2 December 1814, Charenton asylum (aged 74)
Country
Kingdom of France
Known as
Novelist, philosopher, playwright
Field
Science
Party
Independent politician
Education
Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Collège Louis-le-Grand (Paris)
Genres
Erotica, philosophy, prose
Languages
French
Children
3
Wikipedia editions
106

Did you know

74

Lived to 74.

2 Jun

Shares a birthday with Thomas Hardy and Pius X.

3

One of 3 people in the Index born in Hôtel de Condé, with Louis Joseph, Prince of Condé.

106

Has a Wikipedia article in 106 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Marquis de Sade
  • FatherJean-Baptiste-François-Joseph de Sade
  • MotherMarie Eleonore de Maillé
  • SpouseRenée-Pélagie de Sade
  • ChildArmand de Sade
  • ChildLouis-Marie de Sade
  • ChildMadeleine Laure de Sade

Notable works

Notable works

  • The 120 Days of Sodom
  • Justine
  • Juliette

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  1. Wikidata Q123867 (facts, CC0)
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