Françoise-Albine Benoist (1724 - 1809)

Short name Françoise-Albine Benoist
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First name Françoise-Albine
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Alternative name Françoise-Albine Benoit , Françoise-Albine Puzin de la Martinière
Date of birth 1724
Date of death 1809
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Sex Female
Place of birth Lyon (FRA)
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Lived in Paris , France
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Related to Voltaire
Bibliography Mentioned in: - La Porte 1769 V, 309-379 (see hyperlink for list) - Boudier de Villemert 1779 - Briquet 1804 - Mornet, Introduction Nouvelle Héloïse, 1925 - Buck, Guide to women's literature, 1992: "Benoist received no formal education, and does not appear to have frequented well-known literary circles". - Stephens 111 Cf. - M.M. Krings, Madame Benoît, eine "romancière oubliée" des 18. Jahrhunderts. Aix-la-Chapelle, 1982.
Provisional Notes Other years proposed 1731-1789 (Cragg, Arguelles). Contributor to Journal des Dames (1759-17XX - 5 textes) Corresponded with Voltaire in 1765/6 - Svd
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Spouse Puzin de la Martinière; Benoit
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Place(s) of Residence Paris , France