Claude de Rouvroy
French courtier and memoirist
Born
1607
418 years ago
Died
May 3rd, 1693
331 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Served at the court of Louis XIV and provided detailed accounts of the French court's customs and politics through personal memoirs. These writings offered insight into the sociopolitical landscape of 17th-century France, characterized by descriptions of various courtiers and their influence. His works reflect the complexities and intrigues of life in the royal court, capturing the essence of the era in which he lived.
Authored "Mémoires" detailing court life
Provided insights into Louis XIV's reign
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