Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family

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Jun 26, 1699 Paris, Île de France, France Died on 06 Oct 1777 (aged 78)

French salon-holder

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About Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin

  • Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin (26 June 1699 – 6 October 1777) was a French salon holder who has been referred to as one of the leading female figures in the French Enlightenment.
  • From 1750–1777, Madame Geoffrin played host to many of the most influential Philosophes and Encyclopédistes of her time.
  • Her association with several prominent dignitaries and public figures from across Europe has earned Madame Geoffrin international recognition.
  • Her patronage and dedication to both the philosophical men of letters and talented artists that frequented her house is emblematic of her role as guide and protector.
  • In her salon on the Rue Saint-Honoré, Madame Geoffrin demonstrated qualities of politeness and civility that helped stimulate and regulate intellectual discussion.
  • Her actions as a Parisian salonnière exemplify many of the most important characteristics of Enlightenment sociability.

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