Voltaire's Ventures

Birth

Nov 21, 1694

Francois-Marie Arouet is born in Paris ("Voltaire").

Westernization

Jan 7, 1698

Peter the Great of Russia continues his Grand Embassy by going from the Netherlands to England ("Historical Events in 1698").

New Royalty

Aug 1, 1714

George I becomes King of England ("Historical Events in 1714").

Liquid Tunes

Jul 17, 1717

"Water Music" by George Frideric Handel premiers in London ("Historical Events in 1717").

Name Change

Apr 7, 1718

"He" changes his name from Francois-Marie Arouet to Voltaire ("Voltaire").

Quarrel with de Rohan and "Trip" to England

May 2, 1726

Voltaire is mocked by the chevalier de Rohan-Chabot about his name change, and is later imprisoned for retaliating against him. Seeing no other way out of his predicament, Voltaire asks to be sent away to England as punishment instead- and he is ("Voltaire").

Queen!

May 12, 1733

Maria Theresa becomes the Queen of Bohemia ("Historical Events in 1733").

Meeting Emilie

Jul 26, 1733

Voltaire meets Emilie du Chatelet ("Voltaire").

The Philosophy of Newton

Sep 15, 1745

Elements of the Philosophy of Newton is published ("Voltaire").

Candide

Jan 19, 1759

Candide, ou l'Optimisme is published ("Voltaire").

"I say that we should regard all men as our brothers."

Mar 23, 1763

Voltaire writes an essay on religious tolerance ("Voltaire").

The Philosophical Dictionary

Jun 24, 1764

The Dictionnaire philosophique is published ("Voltaire").

The Keys to Success

Sep 18, 1769

The first spinet piano is built in Boston by John Harris ("Historical Events in 1769").

Revolution Overseas

Apr 19, 1775

The American Revolution begins ("Historical Events in 1775").

Final Return to Paris

Feb 23, 1778

Voltaire comes back to his home in Paris for the last time in his life ("Voltaire").

Death

May 30, 1778

Voltaire dies in Paris ("Voltaire").