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Charles de Secondat Montesquieu
Charles de Secondat Montesquieu with the scientific cenacle at Castle Clairac, France.With him are his son Jean-Baptiste de Secondat, the Chevalier de Vivens, Jacques Romas and the brothers Dutilh. Montesquieu was a political philosopher and social anthropologist.He advanced a complex climate theory proposing that climate may substantially influence the nature of man and his society. Jean Baptiste was a science enthusiast.De Romas was an enlightenment scholar with a deep interest in science. In 1753 he first carried out an experiment using a kite in a storm proving that lightning is a form of electricity. This was similar to FranklinÔé¼Ôäós famous experiment but carried out in ignorance of his work and in the presence of witnesses. The kite was built by the Dutilh brothers and De Romas first carried out his kite experiment on their estat
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1750 18th Century France Franklin Montesquieu
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This print captures a significant moment in history, showcasing Charles de Secondat Montesquieu surrounded by the esteemed scientific cenacle at Castle Clairac, France. Alongside him stand his son Jean-Baptiste de Secondat, the Chevalier de Vivens, Jacques Romas, and the talented Dutilh brothers. Montesquieu was not only a renowned political philosopher but also an influential social anthropologist. His groundbreaking climate theory proposed that environmental factors could greatly shape human nature and society. This revolutionary concept challenged traditional beliefs and opened up new avenues of understanding. Jean Baptiste shared his father's passion for science and was known for his enthusiasm in exploring various scientific disciplines. Meanwhile, De Romas emerged as an enlightened scholar with a profound interest in scientific exploration. In 1753, he conducted a daring experiment using a kite during a storm to prove that lightning is indeed a form of electricity. Remarkably similar to Franklin's famous experiment carried out independently and without knowledge of it - this demonstration took place before witnesses on the estate owned by the skilled Dutilh brothers who had crafted the kite. This remarkable image serves as both an homage to these brilliant minds and a testament to their relentless pursuit of knowledge during the vibrant intellectual atmosphere of 18th century France.
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