Voltaire (jan 1, 1694 – jan 1, 1778)
Description:
Francois-Marie Arouet. Argued that monarchies existed, not for their own benefit, but for the benefit of the subjects. Forerunner of the French Revolution. Rousseau similarly argued that rulers are the employees of the people.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1694
jan 1, 1778
~ 84 years