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Voltaire (nov 21, 1694 BC – may 30, 1778)

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Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity, especially the Roman Catholic Church. Also, his advocacy of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state. He published many books.

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nov 21, 1694 BC
may 30, 1778
~ 3475 years