Born
August 6, 1715
Aix-en-Provence, France
Died
May 28, 1747
Paris, France
Known for
French writer, a moralist
Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues (1715 – 1747) was a French writer and moralist from Aix-en-Provence. Despite a brief, difficult military career and lifelong ill health, he published a collection of essays and aphorisms with Voltaire's encouragement. His work explored human nature and virtue, earning him posthumous recognition.
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Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues died on May 28, 1747 in Paris, France, at the age of 31.
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Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues was born in Aix-en-Provence, France on August 6, 1715.
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Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues is best known for French writer, a moralist.
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Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues was 31 years old at the time of death.
What nationality was Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues?
Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues was from France.
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