August 29, 1768
Bourgoin, France
Jean-Jacques Rousseau married his long-time sweetheart, Thérèse Levasseur, this morning, after a years-long courtship, during which they gave away all five of their children.
The couple were thrilled to begin their married life together as newlyweds and empty-nesters.
But seriously…
May 22, 2024
Philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau abandoned all five of his children to a French foundling hospital (like a YMCA for unwanted children), the Enfants-Trouvés.
Then, in 1768, he married their mother.
Source
Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love, Andrew Shaffer
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