Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss philosopher and composer (born 1712)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher (philosophe), writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought.

July 2 is the 183rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 182 days remain until the end of the year.