Charles Louis de Secondat

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Definition

Proper noun: * Charles Louis de Secondat: The full name of the French political philosopher, historian, and judge commonly known as Montesquieu. He is a key figure of the Enlightenment, renowned for his theories on the separation of governmental powers.

Usage
  • The name Charles Louis de Secondat is used in formal historical and philosophical contexts to refer to the individual behind the pen name Montesquieu.
  • It is typically used to establish his full identity before introducing his more commonly used name or his title, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu.
Examples
  • Formal Reference:
    • The philosopher Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, published "The Spirit of the Laws" in 1748.
    • The ideas of Charles Louis de Secondat profoundly influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often followed by his aristocratic title to provide complete identification: Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu.
Variants and Related Words
  • Montesquieu (Proper noun): The pen name and the name by which he is most widely known.
    • Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is a cornerstone of modern democracy.
  • Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (Proper noun): His official title of nobility.
Synonyms
  • Montesquieu: The primary synonym used in general discourse.
  • Baron de Montesquieu: A common shortened form of his title.
Noun
  1. French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)