Rouen in the Age of Exploration

The atlas holds 4 people and 6 moments here, from 1430 to 1646. The most recorded lives are Blaise Pascal, Joan of Arc and Molière.

Notable people

1. Blaise Pascal

   from 1640 to 1646

   2 moments here

   French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer. Pascal spent his life principally between Clermont-Ferrand, Paris,…

2. Joan of Arc

   from 1430 to 1431

   2 moments here

   French visionary and military figure of the Hundred Years' War. Born at Domrémy, Joan sought the support of Charles VII, helped relieve Orléans,…

3. Molière

   in 1643

   1 moment here

   Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and theatrical manager.…

4. Michel de Montaigne

   in 1562

   1 moment here

   French Renaissance writer, magistrate, diplomat, and two-term mayor of Bordeaux, best known for the Essais.…

Moments

1. 1430 Imprisoned at Rouen Castle Joan of Arc
2. 1431 Executed at Rouen's Old Marketplace Joan of Arc
3. 1562 With Charles IX at the siege of Rouen Michel de Montaigne
4. 1640 Move to Rouen Blaise Pascal
5. 1643 Illustre Théâtre visit to Rouen Molière
6. 1646 Pascal household during Étienne's injury Blaise Pascal

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