Rouen in the Scientific Revolution

The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 1562 to 1658. The most recorded lives are Molière, Blaise Pascal and Michel de Montaigne.

Notable people

1. Molière

   from 1643 to 1658

   2 moments here

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

2. 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,…

3. 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. 1562 With Charles IX at the siege of Rouen Michel de Montaigne
2. 1640 Move to Rouen Blaise Pascal
3. 1643 Illustre Théâtre visit to Rouen Molière
4. 1646 Pascal household during Étienne's injury Blaise Pascal
5. 1658 Return to Rouen Molière

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