François Guizot

1787–1874

Nationality: French

Historical Period: The 19th Century

Guizot was a member of the French liberal group known as the “Doctrinaires” during the Restoration. He taught history, was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, and served as Minister of the Interior, then Education, and Foreign Affairs. After the fall of the July Monarchy he returned to his academic post.

Quotes from François Guizot:

• François Guizot on the legitimacy of state power
• François Guizot on liberty and reason
• François Guizot on man’s unquenchable desire for liberty
• François Guizot on how intellectual/political diversity and competition created a European civilization

Titles from François Guizot:

• Author: General History of Civilization in Europe
• Author: The History of the Origins of Representative Government in Europe