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Francois's obituary

Francois-Marie Arouet better known as Voltaire, of Paris, passed away on May 30, 1778 at the age of 84 from unknown causes.

Francois was predeceased by his mother who passed when he was just 7 years old, his brother Armand, and his distant father Francois Arouet.. He is survived by his many books as he was well known as a French writer. He was also well known for his confidence and criticism of Christianity, tyranny, bigotry, and cruelty. He got his education from Jesuit college of Louis-le-Grand in Paris. He studied literature and theatre.

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Francois "Voltaire" Arouet