#OnThisDay in #history - in 1565 Marie de Gournay was born in #France - Marie was from an educated family (her father was a treasurer for the king). Through the family library, she was able to teach herself Latin and philosophy. She found the works of Montaigne, and after reaching out to him became an 'adopted daughter' of his. She was concerned for women and wrote in defense of their capabilities and equality to men. Marie was also a founder of the French Academy. #OTD#histodons@histodons
