Voltaire's attitude toward injustice,fanaticism,and intolerance was solidified due to a murder case tried in 1762;the defendant in the case was:
A)Jean Le Rond.
B)François Arouet.
C)Jean Calas.
D)Cesare Beccaria.
E)Giovanni Vico.

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Voltaire's attitude toward injustice, fanaticism, and intolerance was solidified due to the trial of the murder case of Jean Calas in 1762. Calas was falsely accused of killing his own son, who had actually committed suicide. Despite the lack of evidence, Calas was tortured and executed due to his Protestant faith in a predominantly Catholic society. This case reinforced Voltaire's belief in the need for religious tolerance and justice.

Voltaire's Attitude Toward Injustice,fanaticism,and Intolerance Was Solidified Due to a Murder