Enlightened despots were the European monarchs who were influenced by the enlightenment which inspired them to enhance their power, they pursued social , legal and educational reforms. the most famous enlightened despots were Fredrick the Great, Czar Peter (The Great). They brought administrative reforms to strengthen their sovereignty.
They were less true than reformers because the enlightened despots reforms were undone as soon as they died. The despots also refused to give up their power and refused to give up monarchy.
