Front Page Titles (by Subject) Sir Robert Filmer

Sir Robert Filmer

1588 - 1653

About the Author

Sir Robert Filmer (1588-1653) was a strong advocate of the theory of the divine right of kings in the 17th century. His book Patriarcha provoked John Locke into penning a critique.

In The Library:

• author: Patriarcha, or the Natural Power of Kings (1680)