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French philosopher (1689–1755)

Also known as: Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, Baron de Montesquieu, Charles Louis de Montesquieu, Charles Louis de Secondat de Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu

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Known works

De l'esprit des lois
Lettres persanes
Montesquieu's science of politics
De l'Esprit des lois, tome 1
De l'esprit des loix