Thomas Hobbes (apr 5, 1588 – dec 4, 1679)
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"English philosopher, scientist, and historian, best known for his political philosophy, especially as articulated in his masterpiece Leviathan (1651). Hobbes viewed government primarily as a device for ensuring collective security."-Britannica
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apr 5, 1588
dec 4, 1679
~ 91 years