Who was the father of the French Revolution?

Jean Jacques Rousseau is widely regarded as the father of the French Revolution. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought

For further reading check the following articles:

• The Renaissance
• Age of Enlightenment.
• French Revolution

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