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Jean de La Fontaine Biography

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Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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(1621-1695) Jean de La Fontaine is an infamous French writer, known for his Fables (masterpieces in world literature).

Birth:

Jean de La Fontaine was born in Chateau-Thierry, Champagne, in central France. His father was a government official.

Death:

He died on April 13, 1695 (73). He was buried in the cemetery of the Holy Innocents.

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