Who was Montesquieu? What were some of his achievements?

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What is Charles de Secondat aka Montesqieu known for? Did he create the idea of checks and balances and the three branches of government? What did he contribute to the Western World?

Answer 1

"He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, taken for granted in modern discussions of government and implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He was largely responsible for the popularization of the terms feudalism and Byzantine Empire."

"Charles de Secondat, baron de Montesquieu" : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montesqieu

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Baron De Montesquieu Achievements

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Who was Montesquieu? What were some of his achievements?
What is Charles de Secondat aka Montesqieu known for? Did he create the idea of checks and balances and the three branches of government? What did he contribute to the Western World?

Answer 4

Well he was born into a rich family at Bordeux 1689-1755
He wrote a thesis on government.At this time he held the view that England was the best govt
The King who enforced the law
The Parliament which made the laws
The Law Court which interpreted the laws
He also said that if the enforcer and the Law Court were in the hands of the same individual,then thier was no law
Even worse if all 3 were in the hands of one person.Catastrophe