Sir Robert Filmer
Sir Robert Filmer was an English political theorist born around 1588. He is best known for his work "Patriarcha," published in 1680, where he argued for the divine right of kings. Filmer believed that monarchs derived their authority from God and that subjects had a duty to obey them. His ideas were influential during the period of the English Civil War and the subsequent Restoration.
Filmer's theories were often challenged by other thinkers, notably John Locke, who advocated for the social contract and individual rights. Despite this, Filmer's writings contributed to the ongoing debate about governance and the role of monarchy in England's political landscape.