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Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sévigné


(b. Feb. 5, 1626, Paris, Île-de-France, France – d. April 17, 1696, France, Europe )

Gender: F

French arisocrat known mostly for her letter-writing.

Also known as:

  • Marie de Rabutin-Chantal
  • Marquise de Sévigné

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