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Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle

Born on February 11, 1657

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Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (French:; 11 February 1657 – 9 January 1757), also called Bernard Le Bouyer de Fontenelle, was a French writer and a member of three of the academies of the Institut de France, noted especially for his accessible treatment of scientific topics during the unfolding of the Age of…

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