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Meanings of enlightened despotism in inglés

ruso
просвещенный абсолютизм
portugués
absolutismo iluminado
español
dictador benevolente
catalán
absolutisme il.lustrat

Form of absolute monarchy or despotism inspired by the Enlightenment.

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dictador benevolente
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Examples for "enlightened absolutism"
Examples for "enlightened absolutism"
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This, however, was not strong enough to uproot the original sin of the Haskalah: its constant readiness to lean for support upon " enlightened absolutism."
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 2 [of 3] / From...
Usage of enlightened despotism in inglés
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Frederick the Great, enlightened despotism might still be in vogue.
A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.
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It was still a despotism, but an enlightened despotism.
Lectures on Modern history
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The fatal weakness of " enlightened despotism" was its failure to enlist the sympathy and support of the people.
A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.
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Joseph II, archduke of Austria and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, carried the theory of enlightened despotism to its greatest lengths.
A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.
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In exchange for their gold and silver, Spain imposed upon the native races of America an enlightened despotism and the benefits of Christian civilization.
Beginnings of the American People
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Brazil enjoyed one of the few enlightened despotisms in South America.
The Hispanic Nations of the New World: A Chronicle of Our Southe...