Henri de Boulainvilliers

French nobleman and political theorist

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

Links & References

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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