Voltaire
French writer, historian and philosopher (1694–1778).
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Voltaire was a French writer, historian and philosopher. Born on 21 November 1694 in Paris, Voltaire died on 30 May 1778 in Paris at the age of 83.
Positions held include historiographer of France (1744–1750) and Member of the Académie française (1746–1778). Notable works include Candide, Zadig or Destiny and Zaïre. Voltaire studied at Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order.
With a Wikipedia article in 256 languages, Voltaire is No. 961 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 November 1694, Paris
- Died
- 30 May 1778, Paris (aged 83)
- Country
- Kingdom of France
- Known as
- Philosopher, poet, historian
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Lycée Louis-le-Grand
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 256
Did you know
Was 50 when first historiographer of France (1744).
Lived to 83.
Shares a birthday with Benedict XV and Björk.
One of 791 people in the Index born in Paris, with Molière.
Has a Wikipedia article in 256 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1744–1750Historiographer of France
- 1746–1778Member of the Académie française
Connections
- FatherFrançois d'Arouet
- MotherMarguerite d'Aumard
- SiblingMarguerite Catherine Arouet
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Society1743
- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
Notable works
- Candide
- Zadig or Destiny
- Zaïre
- Letters on the English
- Dictionnaire philosophique
- The Huron; or, Pupil of Nature
- Mahomet
- Correspondence of Voltaire
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