The early life of Montesquieu

Montesquieu, also known as Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, was one of the most impactful philosophes in the Enlightenment period. Montesquieu was born in La Brede, France in 1689 and then passed away in 1755. His father, Jacques de Secondat was a part of a military family while his mother, Marie-Françoise de Pesnel was a pious lady who brought a lot of wealth to Jacques de Secondat and their little family. Montesquieu had a very high education, therefore, he was very successful in his works, more than others. He had a privilege because he was able to attend a school. His contributions were all the books he wrote during the Enlightenment time. After Montesquieu graduated from the University of Bordeaux, he became an advocate in 1708. By the time he was 27, he was financially and socially stable. Montesquieu really enjoyed writing and studying the different laws which lead him to write one of his most important books "Persian Letters". Montesquieu main ideas were focused on religion, society, conflict, change, and slavery.