Denis Diderot (French: [dəni did(ə)ʁo]; 5
October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and
writer. He was a prominent figure during the Enlightenment and is best
known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the
Encyclopédie along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert.
