| Full Name |
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
| Date of Birth |
28 June 1712 |
| Place of Birth |
Geneva, Republic of Geneva |
| Date of Death |
02 July 1778 |
| Place of Death |
Ermenonville, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Republic of Geneva |
| Education |
Self-taught |
| Profession |
Philosopher, writer, composer, music theorist |
| Years of Activity |
1742-1778 |
| Brief Information |
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought. His work Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract are cornerstones of political and social theory. He also contributed significantly to literature with works like Emile, or On Education and Julie; or, The New Heloise. |