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Pierre Bayle

Born on November 18, 1647

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Pierre Bayle (French:; 18 November 1647 – 28 December 1706) was a French philosopher, author, and lexicographer. He is best known for his Historical and Critical Dictionary, whose publication began in 1697.

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