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#OnThisDay in 1766, 20-year-old François-Jean de La Barre was tortured and beheaded in Abbeville, France – accused of 'blasphemy' after a roadside crucifix was vandalised nearby. His body was burned along with a copy of Voltaire's 'Dictionnaire philosophique'. #UnholyHistories 🧵

Humanists UK

You can listen to #UnholyHistories on all major podcasting platforms. François-Jean de La Barre's story features in our 'Ancient Atheism' episode. unholyhistories.humanists.uk

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