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Describe Rousseau's childhood and early career.
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Rousseau was the son of a craftsman. His mother died as a direct consequence of giving birth. He was raised lovingly and rather gently. When he was old enough he became an apprentice to an engraver, whereas his father was a watchmaker. However, the engraver was violent toward Rousseau to such an extent that the teenager ran away from his master and thereby lost his apprenticeship.
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