Talk:Philosopher king
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- This article could use a picture. Even if it may be transwikied to wikitionary, a picture would really be inspirational. It does not hinder but rather enhances the objectivity of the article. Enerjen 3 Feb 2006 (UTC)
Other Candidates
Here are some other famous rulers/statesmen that could possibly be seen as a philosopher king:
Enlightened Absolutists
- Catherine II of Russia
- Frederick II of Prussia
- Gustav III of Sweden
- Maria Theresa of Austria
- Charles III of Spain
- Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
- Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
- Joseph I of Portugal
Jefferson?
Under what context would Thomas Jefferson be considered a "philosopher king"? True, he was a great idealistic founding father, but why wouldn't Madison, Hamilton, or Washington be considered one? Especially when compared to Benjamin Franklin whom, at least in my opinion, was one of the most philosophical out of all of them.
- Whom?