Enlightenment thinker. It was his idea to divide the State into three powers: executive, judiciary and legislative.
It was Charles Louis the Secondat Montesquieu.
Charles de Montesquieu was from the Enlightenment era, which spanned the late 17th to the 18th century. He was born in 1689 and died in 1755, contributing significantly to political philosophy and the development of ideas about liberty and the separation of powers. His most notable work, "The Spirit of the Laws," reflects Enlightenment ideals and critiques existing social and political structures.
Although the idea of having three branches of government has its roots in ancient Greece and the Roman Republic, the modern version is attributed to French Enlightenment political philosopher, Baron de Montesquieu. His writings on the concept were probably most influential on America's Founders.
Most important was Voltaire (true name François-Marie Arouet). Others were Montesquieu (Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu), Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Denis Diderot.
Charles Montesquieu !
Charles-Louis Montesquieu was a French political thinker known for his theory of separation of powers.
Montesquieu was a French lawyer and philosopher who lived during the Age of Enlightenment. His full name was Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brede et de Montesquieu. His theory of separation of powers is used in many of the constitutions around the world, including the United States.
Apex : C.These writings challenged traditional, social, religious, and political values.
Baron Charles de Montesquieu. :) | Hope this helps!
Denise, Edwin, John
separation of power in government
On 10 February 1755.