Jean-Jacques Rousseau

ModernPhilosopherFrance1712 — 1778

French Enlightenment thinker. Author of *The Social Contract*, which proposed the idea of popular sovereignty.

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Born

1712

Died

1778

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Philosopher

Score Overview

Military (10%)24

Political (20%)62

Influence (20%)65

Legacy (20%)72

Leadership (15%)73

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score61.3

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