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Michel de Montaigne, French philosopher and author (died 1592)

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Michel de Montaigne

French author, philosopher, and statesman (1533–1592)

Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and…
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February 28

Day of the year

February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 306 days remain until the end of the year.
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