Joseph-Alexandre Pierre de Ségur, Viscount of Ségur (1756–1805,) was a French military officer, poet, songwriter, and playwright, known for his contributions to late 18th-century literature and political discourse.
Born in Paris, he was the son of Maréchal Philippe Henri, Marquis de Ségur, a prominent military leader. He served as Colonel of the Regiments of Noailles and Lorraine, becoming Maréchal de camp in 1788. Elected deputy for the nobility of Paris in the Estates-General (1789,) he remained loyal to the monarchy and participated minimally in debates.
Retiring from politics in 1790, Ségur devoted himself to literature, publishing dramas and comedies. Notable works include Les Femmes, leur Condition et leur Influence dans l’Ordre Social chez différents Peuples anciens et modernes (1803, Les Femmes,) which examines women’s roles across civilizations, and several theatrical pieces such as Nice (1792,) Roméo et Juliette (1793,) and Le Chevalier de Sénanges (1808.)
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Love is like the moon; when it does not increase it decreases.
—Joseph-Alexandre Pierre de Segur, Viscount of Segur
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