1. Joseph II- Germany
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2. Catherine II- Russia
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3. Frederick II- Prussia.
All of these are considered to be one of the most famous Enlightened Despots, also called Benevolent Despots, in history.
An Enlightened Despot is an authoritarian and non-democratic leader who exercises his political power for the benefit of the people, rather than his own benefit or that of a small group.
