Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) was a French poet and writer. He was also a Roman Catholic bishop and theologian. His best known work, published in 1699, was the adventures of Telemachus. He served as a missionary to the Huguenots, pointing out to them the problems with Protestantism. He also served as tutor to the Duke of Burgundy, who became Louis XV. Fenelon promoted the belief Quietism and is viewed as a defender of human rights.
Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) was a French poet and writer. He was also a Roman Catholic bishop and theologian. His best known work, published in 1699, was the adventures of Telemachus. He served as a missionary to the Huguenots, pointing out to them the problems with Protestantism. He also served as tutor to the Duke of Burgundy, who became Louis XV. Fenelon promoted the belief Quietism and is viewed as a defender of human rights.
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