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Montesquieu

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Montesquieu refers to Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, an influential French philosopher and jurist of the 18th century. He is recognized for his significant contributions to political philosophy and for his famous work "The Spirit of the Laws," which explores the separation of powers and the principles of governance.

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• Montesquieu's ideas on the separation of powers greatly influenced the development of democratic systems around the world.
• "The Spirit of the Laws" by Montesquieu remains a fundamental source for understanding political theory.
• Montesquieu's writings promoted the concept of checks and balances within a government.
• Many political scholars consider Montesquieu to be a key figure during the Enlightenment period.

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