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François Fénelon
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French archbishop, theologian and writer (1651–1715)

Also known as: abbé de Fénélon, Fénelon, Francis Fenelon, Francois de Salignac de La Mothe-Fenelon, Franz von Fenelon, Franz von Salignac de la Motte Fénelon

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Known works

  • Aventures de Télémaque
  • Fénelon
  • De l'éducation des filles
  • The complete Fénelon
  • Les avantures de Telemaque