Voltaire
Voltaire (1694-1778) was a leading figure of the Enlightenment known for his wit, advocacy of civil liberties, and criticism of institutions like the church and state. His works, which emphasize tolerance and freedom of thought, remain widely read and celebrated today.
Born on Nov 21, 1694 (331 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 79,341 | $3,845,000 | 3,641$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 8,090 | $55,000 | 51$ |
| Totals | 2 | 92,521,313 | 87,431 | $3,900,000 | 3,692$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Germany:
Voltaire was one of the notable guests at the Café de la Régence, a significant center for chess in Europe.
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Serbia:
Voltaire's quote highlights champagne as a symbol of beauty and joy, contrasting it with vulgarity.
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Jamaica:
Voltaire is referenced for his quote on the moral responsibilities of individuals.
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Romania:
Voltaire was a prominent French philosopher and writer known for his advocacy of civil liberties and criticism of religious dogma.
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Ireland:
Voltaire was deeply affected by the Lisbon earthquake and satirized philosophical optimism in his novel Candide.
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France:
Voltaire is noted for his preference for carriages over walking.
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Switzerland:
Voltaire parodies the German language in his famous novel 'Candide'.
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Greece:
Voltaire was among those who wrote entries in the Encyclopedia.
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Guatemala:
Voltaire is quoted on defending the right to express differing opinions.
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Italy:
Voltaire owned a clock factory.
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