Denis Diderot (oct 5, 1713 – jul 31, 1784)
Description:
A prominent French author and philosopher who was a key figure of the Enlightenment. He is best known as the chief editor of the Encyclopédie, a monumental multi-volume work that aimed to compile all human knowledge and is considered a landmark of the Enlightenment. Diderot's work also extended to novels, plays, and art criticism, reflecting his diverse intellectual interests.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 5, 1713
jul 31, 1784
~ 70 years