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Voltaire, whose real name was François-Marie Arouet, was an influential French Enlightenment writer and philosopher. Born in 1694 in Paris, he became known for his wit, satire, and criticism of the French monarchy and Catholic Church. Voltaire's works, such as "Candide" and "Letters Concerning the English Nation," challenged the prevailing social and political norms of his time. He advocated for freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and the separation of church and state. Voltaire's ideas and writings continue to inspire and shape modern philosophical and political thought.