Writers in Montpellier

The atlas holds 4 people and 6 moments here, from 1316 to 1764. The most recorded lives are John Locke, François Rabelais and Adam Smith.

Notable people

1. John Locke

   from 1675 to 1678

   2 moments here

   English philosopher, physician, and political writer. Locke was born in Somerset, educated in London and Oxford, served Lord Shaftesbury in London,…

2. François Rabelais

   in 1537

   2 moments here

   French Renaissance writer, physician, humanist, and Catholic priest. His birth date is disputed, with scholarship placing it between 1483 and 1494;…

3. Adam Smith

   in 1764

   1 moment here

   Scottish moral philosopher and political economist of the Scottish Enlightenment, author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the…

4. Petrarch

   in 1316

   1 moment here

   Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) was an Italian scholar, poet, cleric, diplomat, and foundational humanist.…

Moments

1. 1316 Law studies at Montpellier Petrarch
2. 1537 Medical licence fees at Montpellier François Rabelais
3. 1537 Doctorate at Montpellier François Rabelais
4. 1675 Arrival and residence at Montpellier John Locke
5. 1678 Return to Montpellier John Locke
6. 1764 Visit to Montpellier Adam Smith

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