Who is the chief exponent of the Divine Right Theory?

Q. Who is the chief exponent of the Divine Right Theory?
Answer: Robert Filmer
Notes: The Theory of Divine Right was developed by Robert Filmer which holds that the authority of the sovereign is derived from God; hence obedience to the state is as imperative as obedience to God. The early hints of this theory are found in ancient Indian political thought.

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