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François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire) ([[Covered Up|the original one]]). French dude, 1694-1778. [[Deadpan Snarker|Satirical]] [[The Philosopher|philosopher]]. He is best known for his witty defense of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and free trade. His views earned him a stay in the Bastille, where he gained his penname. He would go on to inspire multiple philosophers and satirical authors, especially amongst those who supported his views. His writings also inspired both the [[The French Revolution|French]] and [[The American Revolution|American]] revolutions. He was also a scientist who published multiple essays. Prolific, as he published more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets. The name Voltaire comes from ''Arouet le jeune'' ("Arouet the Young"), converted to Latin script where U=V and J=I; AROVET L I -> VOLTAIRE. He is [[Authors of Quote|eminently quotable]], and [[Beam Me Up Scotty|mis-quotable]].

François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire) ([[Covered Up|the original one]]). French dude, 1694-1778. [[Deadpan Snarker|Satirical]] [[The Philosopher|philosopher]]. He is best known for his witty defense of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and free trade. His views earned him a stay in the Bastille, where he gained his penname. He would go on to inspire multiple philosophers and satirical authors, especially amongst those who supported his views. His writings also inspired both the [[The French Revolution|French]] and [[The American Revolution|American]] revolutions. He was also a scientist who published multiple essays. Prolific, as he published more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets. The name Voltaire comes from ''Arouet le jeune'' ("Arouet the Young"), converted to Latin script where U=V and J=I; AROVET L I -> VOLTAIRE. He is [[Authors of Quote|eminently quotable]], and [[Beam Me Up, Scotty|mis-quotable]].

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