Voltaire
NorwayphilosopherMaleb. 16948.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Öde Nerdrum highlights Voltaire as a classic author worth reading.
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Voltaire is a philosopher whose works have been illustrated by Quentin Blake.
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United Kingdom· 2026-05-30
Voltaire is mentioned as a deist who did not believe in miracles.
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North Macedonia· 2026-02-05
Voltaire was one of the notable guests at the Café de la Régence, a significant center for chess in Europe.
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Germany· 2026-01-25
Voltaire's quote highlights champagne as a symbol of beauty and joy, contrasting it with vulgarity.
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Serbia· 2026-01-22
Voltaire is referenced for his quote on the moral responsibilities of individuals.
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Jamaica· 2025-12-21
Voltaire was a prominent French philosopher and writer known for his advocacy of civil liberties and criticism of religious dogma.
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Romania· 2025-11-21
Voltaire was deeply affected by the Lisbon earthquake and satirized philosophical optimism in his novel Candide.
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Ireland· 2025-11-03
Voltaire is noted for his preference for carriages over walking.
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France· 2025-10-23
Voltaire parodies the German language in his famous novel 'Candide'.
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Switzerland· 2025-10-07
Voltaire was among those who wrote entries in the Encyclopedia.
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Greece· 2025-10-05
Voltaire is quoted on defending the right to express differing opinions.
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Guatemala· 2025-09-27
Voltaire owned a clock factory.
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Italy· 2025-09-15
Voltaire is mentioned for his warning about the dangers of having reason when the government is wrong.
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Venezuela· 2025-08-29
Voltaire passionately defended the idea that aesthetics, especially poetry, should not be confined to social prose.
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Voltaire is admired as a historical free thinker, though not preferred in everyday interactions.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-08-10
Voltaire articulated the idea that godlessness undermines freedom and justice.
Wie Christentum und Aufklärung die Freiheit prägtenSwitzerland· 2025-08-05
Voltaire's ideas were referenced as influential in the context of the Revolution.
Wie ein berechtigter Umsturz in der Diktatur endeteSwitzerland· 2025-07-27
Baker was the first black woman inducted into France’s Pantheon, joining such luminaries as philosopher Voltaire, scientist Marie Curie and writer Victor Hugo.
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Voltaire's quote serves as a warning against accepting absurd ideas in politics.
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Panama· 2025-07-20Voltaire wrote in his philosophical dictionary that fanaticism is a disease from which one cannot be freed for life.
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Voltaire's works are included in the offerings of Al Kitab, showcasing classic French literature.
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Tunisia· 2025-07-07
Voltaire is referenced for criticizing Leibniz's optimistic view of the world in his work 'Candide'.
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Voltaire considered Marc Aurel to be the 'first among emperors and men'.
Gegen Feinde kannte der Philosophenkaiser keine GnadeSwitzerland· 2025-06-27
Voltaire was a great thinker whose contributions to Enlightenment were often overlooked.
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Azerbaijan· 2025-06-21
Voltaire is referenced to highlight the church's historical conflicts with intellectuals.
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Spain· 2025-06-01
Voltaire was skeptical of Rousseau's optimistic view of human nature and advocated for a more practical and utilitarian education.
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Honduras· 2025-06-01
Voltaire is a provocative ghost whose silhouette continues to signal us with the lantern of his thought.
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Voltaire was a key voice of the French Enlightenment, advocating for freedom of expression and tolerance.
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Voltaire was a great Frenchman – poet, dramatist, philosopher, political activist – who was infinitely gifted and wonderfully rebellious in the face of bigotry.
Let all men remember that they are brothers!
Guyana· 2025-05-11