Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne was a French writer of the Renaissance Era. He is famous for his collection of Essays, written from 1570 to 1592.

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• Lifetime: 28 February 1533 • 13 September 1592
• Main genre: philosophical writings, essays
• Literary movement: Humanism
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"On the highest throne in the world, we still sit only on our own bottom."