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Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville

1746 – 1805

French writer

Poet Playwright Science fiction writer
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About Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville

Lived 1746 – 1805 (aged 58). Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville was a French poet, playwright, science fiction writer, writer and philosopher.

Jean-Baptiste François Xavier Cousin De Grainville (3 April 1746 – 1 February 1805) was a French writer who wrote a seminal work of fantasy literature: Le Dernier Homme (The Last Man). This was the first modern novel to depict the end of the world. He committed suicide at Amiens in 1805 and his novel was published posthumously.

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Important facts

Born
2 April 1746, Le Havre
Birth century
18th century
Died
1 February 1805, Amiens
Occupation
Poet, playwright, science fiction writer, writer, philosopher
Nationality
France
Education
Lycée François de Malherbe, Ancien séminaire Saint-Sulpice

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville?

French writer (1746-1805)

When was Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville born?

Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville was born on 2 April 1746 in Le Havre.

When did Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville die?

Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville died on 1 February 1805 in Amiens.

What was Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville's occupation?

Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville was a poet, playwright, science fiction writer, writer and philosopher.

What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville?

Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville

· Wikidata: Q2377723

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville

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