Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin
French salonnière and cultural patron
French salonnière and cultural patron
1777
249 years ago — 78 years old
Artists & Creatives
France
A prominent figure in the French Enlightenment, a salonnière facilitated gatherings of intellectuals, artists, and writers in Paris. Established her salon in the mid-18th century, attracting influential thinkers such as Voltaire and Diderot. Played a significant role in the promotion of Enlightenment ideas and served as a key patron for the Encyclopédie.
Founded a renowned salon in Paris
Hosted notable Enlightenment figures
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