Voltaire - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 51.393 E 002° 21.100
31U E 452443 N 5411711
Voltaire was a French philosopher, poet, essayist, playwright, novelist and historian.
Waymark Code: WMD5HJ
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/21/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 33

Voltaire (1694-1778) was the pen name of François-Marie Arouet. Considered one of the primary writers of the Enlightenment, his works influenced both the American and French Revolutions. The play, "Candide" is perhaps his most known work. Read more about him at (visit link)

This sculpture of Voltaire is located on the facade of the Paris City Hall (Hotel de Ville). An additional photo can be seen at (visit link) No information was found about the artist or date.
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