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Who were Rousseau and Voltaire?
they were very famous peole that influenced the enlightenment period.
What was the intellectual movement in France during the 1700s that included philosophies such as Voltaire Rousseau and Diderot?
The intellectual movement in France during the 1700s that included philosophers such as Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot was called Enlightenment. They were called Follower of the Enlightenment. The century was called the Age of Enlightenment.
Why did the Enlightenment writer Voltaire get into so much trouble in France and elsewhere?
In addition to mere mockery in his writings Voltaire also used science to criticize organized religion. for instance in 1726 he made a joke at a French noble's expense. The noble, rather than condescend to confront Voltaire himself, paid some hired thugs to beat him up.
What did voltaire believe in?
Voltaire believed in tolerance, reason, freedom of religious beliefs, and freedom of speech.
What was Voltaire's opinion of Catherine the Great?
Interesting question. Turns out Voltaire and Catherine the Great carried on a long correspondence for about 10 years. Voltaire respected Catherine and referred to her as an "enlightened despot". Although he disapproved of her extravagant court, he admired her strong leadership and rule. He also called her the "Star of the North". He thought so highly of Catherine, he evidently kept a portrait of her in his bedroom. Catherine corresponded with some of the greatest minds of the era and encouraged arts, philosophy and sciences.
Leonardo da Vinci is to Renaissance as Voltaire?
Voltaire is to Enlightenment.
When did the enlightenment end?
The Enlightenment ended with the death of Voltaire.
Who is not considered as a enlightenment philosopher?
Voltaire
Who was the greatest thinker of the enlightenement?
Voltaire
What was Voltaire's role in the Enlightenment Era?
he did stuff
What was voltAIrs contributions towards enlightenment?
It's actually Voltaire.
Who were Rousseau and Voltaire?
they were very famous peole that influenced the enlightenment period.
Who were the philosophiers during 1789 in France?
Voltaire is one enlightenment thinker
What was the intellectual movement in France during the 1700s that included philosophies such as Voltaire Rousseau and Diderot?
The intellectual movement in France during the 1700s that included philosophers such as Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot was called Enlightenment. They were called Follower of the Enlightenment. The century was called the Age of Enlightenment.
Is there a germinal Voltaire watch company?
No, there is no known watch company called Germinal Voltaire. Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, not a watchmaker.
How was Benjamin Franklin important to the Enlightenment?
He figured it out and how it worked.
Who did Voltaire believe was histories greatest man?
Voltaire believed Alexander the Great was history's greatest man, due to his military conquests and impact on civilization through the spread of Greek culture.
