Voltaire | |
| Born |
1694
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|---|---|
| Died |
1778 (aged 84)
|
| Language | French |
| Genre | Enlightenment, Philosophy, Satire |
| Nationality | French |
| Gender | Male |
Voltaire, François-Marie Arouet, was an Enlightenment philosopher, writer, and satirist born on November 21, 1694, in Paris, France. Voltaire’s writing style is characterized by wit, satire, and philosophical discourse, often challenging established norms and advocating for reason and tolerance. He primarily wrote in French.
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