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François-Pierre-Gonthier Maine de Biran (November 29, 1766 - July 20?, 1824), usually known simply as Maine de Biran, was a French philosopher. Maine de Biran was born at Bergerac. The name Maine he assumed (some time before 1787) from an estate called Le Maine, near Mouleydier. After studying with distinction at Périgueux, he entered the life guards of King Louis XVI of France, and was present at Versailles during the events of October 1789. He entered politics and was part of the Conseil des... full article at wikipedia
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