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The separation of church and state was important to the French people because of the power and wealth held by the clergy. Which philosopher of the Enlightenment believed in this separation?

Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Voltaire

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Voltaire

He strongly criticized the Catholic Church’s power and wealth, promoted religious tolerance, and argued for separating church and state.