About François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire)
François-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name Voltaire, was an influential French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher born on November 21, 1694. Renowned for his wit and advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of speech and religious tolerance, Voltaire's works—such as "Candide" and "Letters on England"—challenged the established norms of his time and criticized dogmatic institutions. He remained a leading figure in the intellectual landscape of 18th-century Europe until his death on May 30, 1778.
