Who believed that in an ideal society the government should be controlled by "a class of philosopher kings"?

Plato believed that in an ideal society the government should be controlled by "A class of philosopher kings"

Explanation:

Plato was an Ancient Greek philosopher. His was the first person who established school in the western world.

Plato beloved that democracy was not everyone's cup of tea. Not every citizen was intellectually capable of making such a big step of who would rule.

People with certain set of skills who are intellectual enough and are capable enough to manage and solve political problems.

Plato believed that a group of philosophers who are able minded can use their set of skills to rule the country.