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Revolutionary playing cards, depicting (left) Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon and (right) Voltaire, from the French Revolution, 18th century

Revolutionary playing cards, depicting (left) Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon and (right) Voltaire, from the French Revolution, 18th century
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Revolutionary playing cards, depicting (left) Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon and (right) Voltaire, from the French Revolution, 18th century

5309134 Revolutionary playing cards, depicting (left) Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon and (right) Voltaire, from the French Revolution, 18th century; (add.info.: Revolutionary playing cards, depicting (left) Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon and (right) Voltaire, from the French Revolution. Dated 18th century
01/02/1796); Universal History Archive/UIG. © Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

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Comte De Buffon Franco Francois Marie Arouet French Enlightenment Georges Louis Leclerc Historian Mathematician Naturalist Playing Card Playing Cards Voltaire Cosmologist French Revolution Revolt The Author

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This print of Revolutionary playing cards transports us back to the tumultuous era of the French Revolution in the 18th century. On the left, we see Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, a renowned naturalist and mathematician whose groundbreaking work revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. And on the right, we have Voltaire, one of history's most influential philosophers and writers, known for his sharp wit and criticism of authority. These two figures symbolize the intellectual ferment and political upheaval that characterized this pivotal period in European history. The French Revolution was a time of great social change and ideological conflict, as old regimes crumbled under pressure from revolutionary forces seeking liberty, equality, and fraternity. The use of playing cards as a medium for depicting these historical figures is both clever and evocative. Just as each card in a deck has its own unique role to play in a game, so too did individuals like Buffon and Voltaire shape the course of history with their ideas and actions. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded not only of the power of ideas to inspire change but also of the enduring legacy of those who dared to challenge convention and fight for a better world.


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