Jean Meslier

The Reverend

Jean Meslier
ChurchCatholic Church
Personal details
Born(1664-06-15)15 June 1664
Mazerny, Champagne, France
Died17 June 1729(1729-06-17) (aged 65)
Étrépigny, Champagne, France
NationalityFrench
DenominationCatholic (publicly)
Atheist (privately)

Jean Meslier (French: [melje]; also Mellier; 15 June 1664 – 17 June 1729) was a French Catholic priest (abbé) who was discovered, upon his death, to have written a book-length philosophical essay promoting atheism and materialism. Described by the author as his "testament" to his parishioners, the text criticizes and denounces all religions.

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