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Émile Littré
(1801 - 1881)
French lexicographer and philosopher
French lexicographer and philosopher
Influential French lexicographer and philosopher known for 'Littré' dictionary.
Émile Littré was born in 1801 and became famous for his 'Dictionnaire de la langue française'.
His comprehensive work remains a cornerstone of French lexicography.
A committed positivist, he wrote on philosophy, science, and politics, advocating rational thought.
Littré translated Auguste Comte’s works, popularizing positivism in France.
As a member of the Académie Française, he championed freedom of expression and secular education.
1801
Émile Littré