Jean Bodin Quotes
The study of history is the beginning of political wisdom.
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| Birth: | 1530 |
| Death: | 1596 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Lawyer, Philosopher, Professor |
Jean Bodin was born in Angers, France. He was a French lawyer, political philosopher, and professor of law in Toulouse. He is best known for his theory of sovereignty; he was also an influential writer on demonology. He wrote several books include: Six books of the commonwealth, On sovereignty, Method for the easy comprehension of history, and Colloquium heptaplomeres.
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