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| Benjamin Constant | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1767-10-25)25 October 1767 Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Died | 8 December 1830(1830-12-08) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Genres | Novel, political science |
| Notable work(s) | Adolphe |
Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (25 October 1767 – 8 December 1830) was a Swiss-born French politician, writer on politics and on religion, and author of the novel, Adolphe. He was a fervent liberal
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