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Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde

1648 – 1734

French Jesuit

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Lived 1648 – 1734 (aged 85). Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde was a French catholic priest, translator and writer.

Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde (30 August 1648, in Nantes – 26 April 1734), abbé de Bellegarde, was a French Jesuit for 15 years, before joining Francis de Sales's order. He was the author of a number of works on ethics, religion, and education, which included Réflexions sur le ridicule and Réflexions sur la politesse des mœurs (1698).

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Important facts

Born

30 August 1648, Piriac-sur-Mer

Birth century

17th century

Died

26 April 1734, Paris

Occupation

Catholic priest, translator, writer

Nationality

France

Also known as

L'abbé de Bellegarde

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Thomas Willis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde?

French Jesuit (1648–1734)

When was Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde born?

Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde was born on 30 August 1648 in Piriac-sur-Mer.

When did Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde die?

Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde died on 26 April 1734 in Paris.

What was Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde's occupation?

Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde was a catholic priest, translator and writer.

What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde?

Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde

· Wikidata: Q3164305

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Morvan de Bellegarde

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