Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet (21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire (; , ), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity—especially the Roman Catholic Church—as well as his advocacy of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.
You can find people similar to Voltaire by visiting our lists People involved in anti-clericalism and Prisoners of the Bastille.
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| Date of birth | 21 November 1694
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| Place of birth | Paris, France
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| Date of death | 30 May 1778
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Voltaire is known for his role in the video Semiramide (2017) as play.
He is also known for his role in the short Le temps de l'amour (2009) as additional material.
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