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Nicolas Chamfort

French writer known for his epigrams and cynical maxims

Did you know?A supporter of the French Revolution, he is credited with coining the slogan "War to the castles, peace to the cottages".

Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, known in his adult life as Nicolas Chamfort and as Sébastien Nicolas de Chamfort (French:; 6 April 1741 – 13 April 1794), was a French writer, best known for his epigrams and aphorisms. He was secretary to Louis XVI's sister Madame Élisabeth, and of the Jacobin club.

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Age at death: 54
Years since death: 232

Born: April 6, 1740 · Clermont-Ferrand, France
Died: April 13, 1794
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Media, Politics

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