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(1694-1778) French writer. Pseudonym for Francois Marie Arouet. Voltaire wrote poetry, drama, romance, history, philosophy, and science. He was one of the leaders of the Enlightenment.
Voltaire Foundation
Oxford org. promotes and disseminates the literary contributions of this French satirist. Find news and publications in French and English.

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