French nobleman, revolutionary politician, philosopher and writer of erotic works. Marquis de Sade was born on 2 June 1740 in what is now France. Marquis de Sade is remembered as a novelist, philosopher and playwright, a citizen of the Kingdom of France. Notable works include “The 120 Days of Sodom”, “Justine” and “Juliette”.
Before and after
- 2 June 1739Construction of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
- from 22 October 1739 to 18 October 1748War of Jenkins' Ear
- 1740Rise of Hasidic Judaism
- from 1740 to 1763Silesian Wars
- 2 June 1740Birth of Marquis de Sade
- 20 October 1740Birth of Isabelle de Charrière
- 14 November 1740Founding of University of Pennsylvania
- from 29 November 1740 to 6 May 1757Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom
- from 16 December 1740 to 18 October 1748War of the Austrian Succession
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