Montesquieu (jan 18, 1689 – feb 10, 1755)

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A prominent French political philosopher and satirist of the Age of Enlightenment, known for his work on the theory of separation of powers. His most influential work, The Spirit of the Laws (1748), explored the relationship between laws, political systems, and the social, geographical, and climatic factors of a society. He advocated for a constitutional government with the separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches, arguing this would prevent tyranny and protect individual liberties.

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