# Voltaire — The Columbiad character guide

> Voltaire in The Columbiad by Joel Barlow.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0010-book-vii

## Who they are

French Enlightenment philosopher, referenced for his wit and criticism of religion.

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