Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born on February 11, 1657. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (; French: [fɔ̃tənɛl]; 11 February 1657 – 9 January 1757), also called Bernard Le Bouyer de Fontenelle, was a French writer and a member of three of the academies of the Institut de France, noted especially for his accessible treatment of scientific topics during the unfolding of the Age of Enlightenment.