Henri de Boulainvilliers
French nobleman and political theorist
Born
October 21st, 1658
366 years ago
Died
1722
303 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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A prominent French nobleman and political theorist, he contributed significantly to the development of the concept of historical and social identity in France. He was associated with the study of nobility and the attention to the structural differences between noble and common status. His works illustrated the impact of social hierarchy on the political landscape. Boulainvilliers advocated for the rights of the nobility and analyzed the relationship between monarchy and aristocracy in the context of French history and governance.
Wrote 'Les États de la France'
Contributed to the understanding of French aristocracy
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