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 (330 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,442 | $230,000 | 101$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,686 | $700,000 | 460$ |
| China | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 693,086 | $14,000,000 | 6,920$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 37 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,443,772,406 | 713,251 | $14,932,000 | 7,483$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
San Marino:
Catherine II maintained personal correspondence with various Enlightenment philosophers such as Voltaire.
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China:
Voltaire was interested in Chinese literature and adapted the Yuan dynasty play 'The Orphan of Zhao' into a work performed in Paris.
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Peru:
Casanova made friendships with notable figures like Voltaire during his time in France.
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Switzerland:
Voltaire praised Vaucanson as a rival of Prometheus for his genius in imitating nature.
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Spain:
Voltaire was a notable philanthropist who influenced the authority procedures in Prussia.
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United Kingdom:
Voltaire is confronted for his reputation as a champion of universal human rights despite his investments in the slave trade.
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Venezuela:
Voltaire is listed among the illustrious thinkers.
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Sweden:
Voltaire's anecdote is referenced to illustrate subjective perceptions of beauty.
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Spain:
Voltaire stated that to achieve even the smallest fortune, four words to a king's beloved are worth more than writing a hundred volumes.
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Ireland:
Du Châtelet was willing to stand against her long-time intellectual collaborator and romantic partner, Voltaire.
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