Voltaire

Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet on November 21, 1694, in Paris, France, was one of the most influential writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment. A brilliant thinker, gifted satirist, and fearless advocate for freedom of thought, he challenged injustice, religious intolerance, and the abuse of political power through his writings. His sharp wit and unwavering commitment to reason made him a central figure i...