Background
Madeleine de Puisieux, who was born in Paris, became a published author in 1745 and sometimes collaborated with Denis Diderot.
Madeleine de Puisieux, who was born in Paris, became a published author in 1745 and sometimes collaborated with Denis Diderot.
She had no children but made her name publishing advice books for girls. She was given a state pension in 1795 and died in 1798. From 1746 to 1755 she had a relationship with Denis Diderot.