The French author known as Voltaire was born in 1694 to a noble family in the province of Poitou. Voltaire was a writer of the Enlightenment movement and was well known in his own time for his attacks on the Catholic Church and for advocating freedom of religion and expression and the separation of church and state. Candide is widely regarded as his masterpiece, and is taught perhaps more often then any other piece of French literature. Published in 1759, it was widely banned immediately after its secretive publication because it contained blasphemy and seditious themes.
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Voltaire born François-Marie Arouet, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, historian, and satirist. He is one of the most significant and influential figures of the Age of Enlightenment, known for his wit, his sharp criticism of authority and injustice, and his advocacy for civil liberties, including freedom of speech and religion. Voltaire's work has had a profound impact on the development of modern philosophy, politics, and literature.
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