Voltaire (jan 1, 1694 – jan 1, 1778)
Description:
François-Marie Arouet, also known by his pseudonym Voltaire, was a coffee addict that was always on the run from the law because of his "rebellious" ideas (He believed in Freedom of Speech and Religious Tolerance [scandalous, tsk tsk...]). Good friends with Frederick the Great of Prussia, he made most of his fortune by exploiting the French lottery. Voltaire also wrote the book Candide that describes the misadventures of 3 friends, pointing out the flaws of each country they visit. The ending theme is "take care of your own garden."Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1694
jan 1, 1778
~ 84 years