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French philosopher and writer (–)

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Denis Diderot (;^[2]French:[dənidid(ə)ʁo]; 5 October &#;&#; 31 July ) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopédie along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert.

Denis diderot biography summary form

Denis diderot biography summary form

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He was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment.^[3]

Diderot initially studied philosophy at a Jesuit college, then considered working in the church clergy before briefly studying law. When he decided to become a writer in , his father disowned him.

He lived a bohemian existence for the next decade. In the s he wrote many of his best-known works in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novel Les Bijoux indiscrets (The Indiscreet Jewels).

In Diderot co-created the Encyclopédie with Jean le Rond d'Alembert.

It was the first encyclopedia to include contributions