Rousseau
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Henri Le Douanier, 1844–1910, French painter.
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Jean Jacques 1712–78, French philosopher, author, and social reformer; born in Switzerland.
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(Pierre Étienne) Théodore 1812–67, French painter.
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Henri (ɑ̃ri), known as le Douanier . 1844–1910, French painter, who created bold dreamlike pictures, often of exotic landscapes in a naive style. Among his works are Sleeping Gypsy (1897) and Jungle with a Lion (1904–06). He also worked as a customs official
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Jean Jacques (ʒɑ̃ ʒak). 1712–78, French philosopher and writer, born in Switzerland, who strongly influenced the theories of the French Revolution and the romantics. Many of his ideas spring from his belief in the natural goodness of man, whom he felt was warped by society. His works include Du contrat social (1762), Émile (1762), and his Confessions (1782)
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Théodore (teɔdɔr). 1812–67, French landscape painter: leader of the Barbizon school
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Rousseau added that she mourns the loss of convenience of being able to drive and spend time in the US, which can be much cheaper to visit than most overseas destinations due to sheer proximity.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"We just couldn't stand the idea of living there while he was running things," Rousseau, who now lives in Ottawa, said.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Instead, they rebooked with the same company on a different cruise through Rome and Barcelona, where Rousseau said they enjoyed exploring ancient ruins and eating delicious food.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
His 1770s busts of Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and especially his sculpture of a seated Voltaire, have influenced ever since how the French picture their philosophes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Nor that the young Rousseau should put some of his earliest thoughts about society and the individual in an operetta about Columbus and the Indians.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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