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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