René Nicolas Charles Augustin de Maupeou, marquis de Morangles was a French lawyer, politician, and chancellor of France, whose attempts at reform signalled the failure of enlightened despotism in France. He is best known for his effort to destroy the system of parlements, which were powerful regional courts, in 1770–74. When King Louis XV died in 1774, the parlements were restored and Maupeou lost power.
- Occupation
- magistrate, politician, jurist, chancellor
- Position held
- Premier-President of the Parliament of Paris, Lord Chancellor of France, Keeper of the Seals of France, Chief Minister of France
- Citizenship
- France
