What was d'Holbach's nationality?
Franco-German
French
German
Swiss
Answer
Franco-German philosopher Paul Henri Thiry d'Holbach was born in Germany in 1723 but spent most of his life in France. He became a naturalized French citizen in 1749 and is considered a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment. D'Holbach's philosophical writings, particularly his critique of religion and his advocacy for materialism, had a significant impact on the development of Enlightenment thought.
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