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About Joseph de Maistre
Best known for being a defender of monarchy and the altar, the French Savoyard lawyer and philosopher authored a number of works, most famous among them “Soirées de Saint-Petersburg”, which was posthumously published.
Early Life & Education
Born at Chambéry in the Duchy of Savoy, he studied law at the University of Turin and rose through the ranks to become a magistrate and a member of the Savoy Senate in 1787.
Philosophy
He advocated for the sovereignty of Christianity and the pope. Convinced that France was divinely mandated as an instrument of morality on earth, he claimed that the French Revolutionary wars were a religious atonement for the misdeeds that marked the era. He strongly opposed scientific advancements and empirical evidence. In his 1819 book, “Du Pape,” he aptly analysed and discussed his belief in absolutism.
Influences
His belief system was shaped by such philosophy greats as Aristotle, Plato, Edmund Burke and John Locke.
Some of the famous thinkers that de Maistre had an influence on include Swiss political philosopher Karl Ludwig von Haller, French philosopher Xavier Comte, and English writer J.R.R. Tolkein.
Personal Life
He fathered 2 children.
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F.A.Q. about Joseph de Maistre
When is his birthday?
Joseph de Maistre's birthday is on April 1, 1753.
In how many days is his birthday?
Joseph's birthday is in 341 days
How old was Joseph when he died?
He was 67 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 26, 1821.
How old would he be today?
Joseph de Maistre would be 271 years old if he was alive today.