There may not be a specific definition, but an explanation. First of all it is necessary to understand the role of a Despot. That is an absolute of tyrannical ruler. Secondly, in this context what is meant by Enlightened. That is tolerant of alternative opinions. So here is the birth of a definition, "A tyrannical ruler tolerant of alternative opinions.
yes, in fact he was enlightened despot of France
Enlightened despots liked hanging out with the French philosophes.
George III of England was not considered an "enlightened despot." He ruled strictly for himself.
Louis XIV
Supposedly an enlightened despot was a monarch who tried to adapt modern ideas into their rule. But, the term enlightened despot is highly contradictory because enlightened indicated modernization of ideas and change, whereas despot carries the denotation of clinging to tradition and the past. So, essentially the monarchs called themselves enlightened despots to gain public appeal, but they were not enlightened despots- it's impossible to be one. That's be like being a carnivorous vegetarian; laughably impossible.
The answer is A Frederick the Great.
Fredrick the great
Frederick II
Joseph the Second
Catherine the Great
Enlightened despots applied Enlightenment ideas to the government
Despots are not enlightened or they wouldn't be despots. A despot is someone who wants to enslave people.