This page shows people who were in the life of Voltaire.

 

Duc de Richelieu Life long friend. view large photo

 

Joseph Paris-Duverney Wealthy banker. view large photo

 

Louis XIV Voltaire wrote a history of the reign of Louis XIV. view large photo

 

Louis XV Voltaire receives recognition and titles at the court of Louis XV. view large photo

 

Madame de Pompadour Promoted the arts. view large photo

 

Frederick the Great of Prussia Wanted Voltaire at his court. view large photo

 

Catherine the Great of Russia Corresponded with Voltaire. view large photo

 

King Louis XVI Did not want Voltaire in Paris. view large photo

 

Madame Denis Voltaire's niece who lived with him at Ferney. view large photo

 

Denis Diderot Publisher of the Encyclopedia. view large photo

 

Abbé Desfontaines An enemy of Voltaire. view large photo The site writer wishes to thank the following people who assisted in translating this web site into French: Ute Makhloufi / Curel, France Josiane Pionnier / Curel, France Jill Peyrot / Grabels, France Michèle Beauxis / Rouen, France Elisabeth Robert-Dehault / Saint-Dizier, France Jean-Baptiste Touchard / Paris, France

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