Question

Write a short note on Voltaire.

Answer 1

1. Voltaire’s original name was François-Marie Arouet.
2. He was a French philosopher and historian.
3. He believed that objective truth and chronology are important in history.
4. He also emphasised the importance of social traditions, trade, economy, agriculture, etc., in the study of history.
5. Due to his approach, Voltaire is regarded as the founder of modern historiography.