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Jean Meslier
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17th–18th century French priest and atheist (1664–1729)

Also known as: Abbe Meslier, Cure Meslier, Meslier, Жан Мелье, جان ميلييه, 장 멜리에

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Known works

  • Le Testament
  • Le bon sens puisé dans la nature, ou Idées naturelles opposées aux idées surnaturelles
  • Rahib Melye'nin vasiyetnamesi hakknda
  • Mon testament
  • Catéchisme du curé Meslier