Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu

1689–1755

Nationality: French

Historical Period: The 18th Century

Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) was one of the most influential legal theorists and political philosophers of the 18th century. His ideas about the separation of powers and checks on the power of the executive had a profound impact on the architects of the American constitution.

See the Liberty Matters online discussion on Montesquieu on Liberty and Sumptuary Law

Quotes from Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu:

• Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu on law as a fishing net

Titles from Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu:

• Author: BOLL 37: Montesquieu, “Of the Constitution of England” (1748)
• Author: Complete Works, 4 vols. (1777)
• Author: My Thoughts (Mes Pensées) (1720, 2012)