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Marie Thérèse Geoffrin
French salon holder, leading female figure in the French Enlightenment
Marie Thérèse Geoffrin | |
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Presumed Portrait of Madame Geoffrin. | |
| Born | Marie Thérèse Rodet ()26 June Paris, France |
| Died | 6 October () (aged&#;78) Paris, France |
| Spouse | Pierre François Geoffrin |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Pierre Rodet Angélique Thérèse Chemineau |
Marie Thérèse Geoffrin (French pronunciation:[maʁiteʁɛzʁɔdɛʒɔfʁɛ̃], née Rodet; 26 June &#; 6 October ) was a French salon holder who has been referred to as one of the leading female figures in the French Enlightenment.
From to , Madame Geoffrin played host to many of the most influential Philosophes and Encyclopédistes of her time.
Her association with several prominent dignitaries and public figures from across Europe has earned Madame Geoffrin international recognition.
Her patronage and dedication to both the philosophical men of letters and talented artists that frequented her house i