| Full Name |
Charles-Louis de Secondat |
| Date of Birth |
18 January 1700 |
| Place of Birth |
Château de la Brède, Aquitaine, France |
| Date of Death |
10 February 1755 |
| Place of Death |
Paris, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Kingdom of France |
| Education |
University of Bordeaux |
| Profession |
Philosopher, Jurist, Writer |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1720s - 1755 |
| Brief Information |
Charles-Louis de Secondat was a French philosopher and jurist. He is known for his theories on the separation of powers. His most famous work, "The Spirit of the Laws," outlined principles of government that influenced the U.S. Constitution and other democratic frameworks. |