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31. Voltaire

The French Enlightenment writer whose sharp wit and advocacy for civilliberties made him a champion of free thought. ...

32. John Robinson

The pastor and leader of the Pilgrims who guided them with wisdomand faith through their journey to the New World. ...

33a. Algernon Sidney

The republican martyr whose Discourses Concerning Governmentargued passionately for liberty and against tyranny and was considered the handbook ofthe War for Independence. ...

33b. Algernon Sidney

The republican martyr whose Discourses Concerning Government argued passionately for liberty and against tyranny and was considered the handbook of the War for...

34. John Somers

The statesman and lawyer whose work on the Bill of Rights helped to cement the principles of constitutional government. ...

35. James Harrington

The political theorist whose The Commonwealth of Oceanaenvisioned a republican society governed by reason and equality, where private propertypromoted peace among citizens. ...

36. Paul de Rapin-Thoyras

The historian whose History of England provided a comprehensive and influential account of the storied past of England and how liberty and good...