Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French salon-holder
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Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France
About Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin
- Marie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin (26 June 1699 – 6 October 1777) was a French salon holder who has been referred to as one of the leading female figures in the French Enlightenment.
- From 1750–1777, Madame Geoffrin played host to many of the most influential Philosophes and Encyclopédistes of her time.
- Her association with several prominent dignitaries and public figures from across Europe has earned Madame Geoffrin international recognition.
- Her patronage and dedication to both the philosophical men of letters and talented artists that frequented her house is emblematic of her role as guide and protector.
- In her salon on the Rue Saint-Honoré, Madame Geoffrin demonstrated qualities of politeness and civility that helped stimulate and regulate intellectual discussion.
- Her actions as a Parisian salonnière exemplify many of the most important characteristics of Enlightenment sociability.
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