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Baron de Montesquieu
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Montesquieu, portrait by an unknown artist, ca. 1727.
Montesquieu is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He is also known for doing more than any other author to secure the place of the word despotism in the political lexicon.
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