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After Jacques-Antoine Dassier (1715–1759)Montesquieu
French philosopher
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About Montesquieu
Montesquieu was a French philosopher and lawyer regarded as one of the most influential political thinkers that lived during the Age of Enlightenment. He is best known for formulating the theory of separation of powers, the popular model for the governance of a state. He also played an instrumental role in introducing the word despotism into the political language. Some of his notable works include Persian Letters, The Spirit of Laws and Défense de L’Esprit des Lois.
Family Life
He was the son of Marie Françoise de Pesnel and Jacques de Secondat. He married Jeanne de Lartigue and fathered three children with her.
Trivia
He theorized that climate can have a substantial influence on the behavior of people, stating that people in warm countries are "too hot-tempered" whereas those that live in northern countries are "icy" or "stiff".
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