Jean le Rond d'Alembert (16 ноя 1717 г. – 29 окт 1783 г.)

Описание:

The illegitimate son of hostess Mme de Tencin, Alembert was named after the church on whose steps he was abandoned. His supposed father paid for an education and Alembert became famous both as a mathematician and as co-editor of the Encyclopédie, for which he authored over a thousand articles. Criticism of this – he was accused of being too anti-religious – saw him resign and devote his time to other works, including literature. He turned down employment from both Frederick II of Prussia and Catherine II of Russia.

Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_le_Rond_d'Alembert