Voltaire (jan 1, 1694 – jan 1, 1778)
Description:
Voltaire was a French man who studied law but had a passion for philosophy. When he quit his job after finding a loophole in the lottery, he focussed on philosophy and writing and created the idea of freedom of religion and freedom of speech. He also wrote a book called Candide about persevering through hardship and was arrested multiple times for mocking the King before running away to England.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1694
jan 1, 1778
~ 84 years