MONTESQUIEU

FACTS ABOUT MONTESQUIEU

• Date of birth: jan.18, 1689
• Date of death: feb.10, 1756
• Mother country: france

Childhood
He was born in the region of Bordeaux France, on January18, 1689 born to a wealthy family. His mother died when he was seven years old.

Education
Montesquieu went to the university of Bordeaux where he received his degree in law in 1708.

Beliefs
He believed in the three branches of govnerment that had checks and balances.

Events in this time period
Events

1715 Louis XIV dies; Louis XV takes French throne
1748 Montesquieu publishes The Spirit of Laws
1751 Diderot publishes first volume of Encyclopédie
1759 Voltaire publishes Candide

Contributions to our govnerment to day:
The three branches of govnerment.