Historical Events tagged with "voltaire"
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Jean Calas Exonerated After Voltaire's Advocacy
A campaign led by Voltaire resulted in the posthumous exoneration of Jean Calas, who had been executed in 1762 for allegedly murdering his son. Calas faced torture and death based on the accusation, though evidence later suggested that his son may have died by suicide. The judges in Paris formally cleared his name, highlighting issues of justice and persecution.
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Jean Calas, a French Huguenot, faced wrongful conviction for his son's murder. Subjected to torture by authorities seeking a confession, Calas died after enduring severe mistreatment. His trial was marred by religious bias against Protestants, and his plight drew significant attention. Voltaire, appalled by the judicial failures and the brutal treatment of Calas, initiated a campaign advocating for religious tolerance and reforms in the legal system. This tragedy highlighted the severe consequences of intolerance and injustice in 18th century France.
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