Question: Which philosopher, known for his 1651 book, fled to France for legal reasons?
Sentence (from "Right of asylum"): The right of asylum (sometimes called right of political asylum, from the ancient Greek word ἄσυλον) is an ancient juridical concept, under which a person persecuted by their own country may be protected by another sovereign authority, such as another country or church official, who in medieval times could offer sanctuary.
Relevant evidence: Yes