About Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire) was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. He was famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity, and his advocacy of freedom of speech, separation of church and state, and freedom of religion.
Voltaire wrote many influential works including the satirical novella "Candide", which remains a staple of Western literature. His beliefs inspired movements and revolutions around the world! 🌎✨