Jean Meslier
1664
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1729
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
movement: atheism, free-thought
country of citizenship: France
languages spoken, written or signed: French
occupation: philosopher, priest, writer
Jean Meslier (French: [melje]; also Mellier; 15 June 1664 – 17 June 1729) was a French Catholic priest (abbé) who was discovered, upon his death, to have written a book-length philosophical essay promoting atheism and materialism. Described by the author as his "testament" to his parishioners, the text criticizes and denounces all religions. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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