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French author, philosopher, and statesman (1533–1592)

Also known as: Michael Montanus, Michael von Montagne, Michel Equem de Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, Michel Eyquem Seigneur de Montaigne, Michel Montaigne

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Known works

Essais
World Literature 1999
Apology for Raymond Sebond
The complete essays of Michel de Montaigne
Montaigne's Travel journal