Augustin Thierry | |
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| Born | Jacques Nicolas Augustin Thierry 10 May 1795 |
| Died | 22 May 1856 (aged 61) Paris, France |
| Era | Modern philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
Jacques Nicolas Augustin Thierry (10 May 1795 – 22 May 1856; also known as Augustin Thierry) was a French historian. Although originally a follower of Henri de Saint-Simon, he later developed his own approach to history. A committed liberal, his approach to history often introduced a romantic interpretation, although he did engage in research of primary sources. He nevertheless was recognised as a significant historian of the evolution of communal governance.