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Voltaire

1694–1778

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François-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, was a towering figure of the French Enlightenment, celebrated for his sharp wit, prolific writings, and passionate advocacy for civil liberties. His career was marked by a relentless pursuit of reason, tolerance, and justice, often through satirical critiques of religious dogma and political corruption. Voltaire's legacy is that of a tireless champion of free thought and a formidable opponent of superstition and fanaticism.

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WORKS

Candide
Letters on the English (or Philosophical Letters)
Dictionnaire philosophique
Zadig
The Treatise on Tolerance
Micromégas
Sémiramis (opera)
The Maid of Orléans

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