Constantin-François Chassebœuf

Philosopher, Author

1757 – 1820

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Who was Constantin-François Chassebœuf?

Constantin François de Chassebœuf, comte de Volney was a French philosopher, abolitionist, historian, orientalist, and politician. He was at first surnamed Boisgirais after his father's estate, but afterwards assumed the name of Volney.

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Born
Feb 3, 1757
Craon, Mayenne
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Lived in
  • Pays de la Loire
Died
Apr 25, 1820
Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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