Professor Jacques D'Hondt (1920-2012) was professor at the University of Poitiers and an expert on the philosophy of Hegel. He was introduced to Hegel's work through the study of Marx. D'Hondt developed a new and original point of view on Hegel's philosophy. He pointed out that the sources of Hegel's philosophy are to be found in the French Enlightenment. Archive and library connect beautifully to the large collection of works by and on Hegel that the Institute already possesses. Jacques D'Hondt was very active in disseminating knowledge about Hegel in France. He maintained many international contacts.