François Quesnay

French economist and physician

François Quesnay - French economist and physician
Born

June 4th, 1694
330 years ago

Died

December 16th, 1774
250 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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Quesnay contributed significantly to economic theory as a leader of the Physiocratic movement. This school of thought emphasized the importance of agriculture and the land as the source of wealth. His work, the 'Tableau Économique', illustrated the economic processes of society, influencing future economic thought. In addition to economics, Quesnay practiced medicine and served as a physician to King Louis XV, integrating health with economic principles. His ideas laid the groundwork for later economic theories.

Developed the Tableau Économique

Led the Physiocratic school of thought

Served as physician to King Louis XV

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