Augustin Thierry
French historian
Died when: 61 years 12 days (732 months)Star Sign: Taurus

Augustin Thierry (or Jacques Nicolas Augustin Thierry; 10 May 1795 – 22 May 1856) 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.
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