Jean-Philippe Rameau vs Montesquieu
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Compare the life timelines of Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) and Montesquieu (1689–1755) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 66 years, from 1689 to 1755.
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Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764)
- — Born in Dijon, France Verified
- — Traveled to Italy and worked as a provincial organist Verified
- — Settled permanently in Paris Verified
- — Published the Traité de l'harmonie Verified
- — Married Marie-Louise Mangot Verified
- — Premiere of his first opera, Hippolyte et Aricie Verified
- — Premiere of the opéra-ballet Les Indes galantes Verified
- — Appointed composer of the king's chamber music Verified
- — Ennobled shortly before his death Verified
- — Died in Paris Verified
Montesquieu (1689–1755)
- — Born at the Chateau de La Brede near Bordeaux, France Verified
- — Studied at the Oratorian College de Juilly Verified
- — Studied law at the University of Bordeaux and was admitted to the bar Verified
- — Married Jeanne de Lartigue Verified
- — Inherited the barony of Montesquieu and the office of president a mortier in the Parlement of Bordeaux Verified
- — Published the Persian Letters anonymously Verified
- — Elected to the Academie Francaise Verified
- — Traveled extensively through Europe, including a long stay in England Verified
- — Published The Spirit of the Laws Verified
- — Died in Paris Verified