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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Swiss-born philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. He is best known for his works on political philosophy, including The Social Contract and Emile, or On Education. Rousseau was a major figure in the Enlightenment, and his ideas had a profound influence on the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought. Rousseau was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 28, 1712. He was the son of Isaac Rousseau, a watchmaker, and Suzanne Bernard, a seamstress. Rousseau was educated at home by his father and later attended a local school. He was apprenticed to an engraver at the age of 13, but he soon left the apprenticeship and began to travel. Rousseau's travels took him to Paris, where he became involved in the intellectual circles of the Enlightenment. He wrote several books, including The Social Contract, Emile, or On Education, and The Confessions. He also wrote several plays and musical compositions. Rousseau's works had a profound influence on the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought. He is considered one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment. Rousseau died in Ermenonville, France, on July 2, 1778. He is buried in the Panthéon in Paris.

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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 28 June 1712
Birthday 28 June
Birthplace Geneva, Switzerland
Date of death 2 July, 1778
Died Place Ermenonville, France
Nationality Switzerland

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Who Is Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Wife?

His wife is Thérése Levasseur (30 August 1768 - 2 July 1778) ( his death)

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1969

He is known for his work on The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), Le Gai Savoir (1969) and 4 Days in France (2016). He was married to Thérése Levasseur.

1745

Rousseau lived for 30 years with an uneducated seamstress named Thérèse Lavasseur, whom he met in 1745. They had five children, all of whom Rousseau had sent to foundling homes in infancy. Conditions being very poor at orphanages in the 18th century, it is unlikely any of them survived. Late in life Rousseau came to regret his actions and tried to track his children down in the hopes of contacting them or at least knowing their final fates, but had no success.

1712

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712 in Geneva, Switzerland.