What is "montesquieu"

Montesquieu (1689–1755) was a French lawyer, man of letters, and political philosopher.

Montesquieu may also refer to:

• Montesquieu, Hérault, commune in the Hérault department, France
• Montesquieu, Lot-et-Garonne, commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department, France
• Montesquieu, Tarn-et-Garonne, commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, France

Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (; ; 18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French lawyer, man of letters, and political philosopher who lived during the Age of Enlightenment. He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He is also known for doing more than any other author to secure the place of the word despotism in the political lexicon.