... several important things happening throughout Europe and his life. McDonald 2 There was a powerful earthquake killing thousands in Lisbon, the gruesome and savage Seven Years War, and not to mention his mistress of many years had just died.. While all these drastic events happened to Voltaire, there is no question to why ... He even goes so far as to suggest that the syphilis he is infected with is a blessing because the disease is accompanied with the discovery of chocolate and the New World. Also, he sees himself being burnt at the stake and being chained in a boat as good things. Howe...

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