High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Lord Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (French pronunciation: ), February 28, 1533 - September 13, 1592, was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre and is popularly thought of as the father of Modern Skepticism. He became famous for his effortless ability to merge serious intellectual speculation with casual anecdotes and autobiography-and...