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Paul-Henri Dietrich, baron d’Holbach
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Paul-Henri Dietrich, baron d’Holbach: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Jun 17, 2024
First paragraph modernization. Mar 13, 2024
Anniversary information added. Nov 27, 2023
Death date revised. Feb 11, 2021
Deleted Web site: Find-a-grave biography. Nov 06, 2013
Added mention of two works by d'Holbach and revised characterization of the derivative nature of his philosophy. Dec 08, 2010
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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