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Michel de Montaigne was a French philosopher, jurist, politician, moralist, and writer born on February 28, 1533 in Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, Kingdom of France. Montaigne's birth name was Michel Eyquem de Montaigne. He is best known for his notable work, "Essays" (36290922), which made significant contributions to the development of the essay as a literary genre.
Throughout his life, Montaigne held various occupations, including philosopher, jurist, politician, and writer. As a prominent French moralist, his work often explored the complexities of human nature and morality.
Montaigne passed away on September 23, 1592, in the same location where he was born, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne.