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Abbé Aubert

1731 – 1814

French writer

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About Abbé Aubert

Lived 1731 – 1814 (aged 83). Abbé Aubert was a French journalist, poet, professor, writer, fabulist and catholic priest.

Jean-Louis Aubert (15 February 1731 in Paris – 10 November 1814 in Paris), called the Abbé Aubert, was a French dramatist, poet and journalist, son of the violinist and composer Jacques Aubert (1686-1753) and brother of Louis Aubert (painter). Aubert was educated at the Collège de Navarre and entered the order. In 1741, Aubert entered the editorial staff of the , where he was literary critic. In 1752, he created the . He opposed the encyclopedists.

Aubert published in the Mercure de France and in 1756 . Grimm found his fables "just good for children, not being allowed to be too difficult"; Voltaire on the contrary recommended them. 1761-1763 appeared the , 1765 and . A protégé of Vergennes, Aubert joined the Journal de Trévoux, replacing the abbé Mercier, which he renamed the . In 1773, he was made chair of literature at the Collège Royal and replaced Marin as director of the Gazette de France in 1774.

Aubert wrote essays of the Critiques of Voltaire and published the (Paris, 1774), (Paris, 1788), (poems, Paris year VIII) and (Amsterdam, 1760-1762)

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
Faculté de théologie catholique de Paris, Collège de Navarre
Employers
Collège de France
Also known as
Abbe Aubert, Jean-Louis Aubert, the Abbé Aubert

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abbé Aubert?

French writer (1731-1814)

When was Abbé Aubert born?

Abbé Aubert was born on 15 February 1731 in Paris.

When did Abbé Aubert die?

Abbé Aubert died on 10 November 1814 in Paris.

What was Abbé Aubert's occupation?

Abbé Aubert was a journalist, poet, professor, writer, fabulist and catholic priest.

What nationality was Abbé Aubert?

Abbé Aubert was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abbé Aubert

· Wikidata: Q1684952

· DBpedia: Abbé Aubert

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