Question

why is Voltaire said to be the founder of modern historiography​

Answer 1

Voltaire suggested that to write history, all the aspects of the human life should be taken into consideration and not just the chronology or objective truth. ... are also equally important to write about history. This is the reason he is said to be the founder of Modern Historiography.

Answer 2

Answer:

Voltaire also known as Francois Marie Arouet is considered to be the founder or pioneer of modern historiography. He is also considered as the father of modern historiography because of his works on collecting and recording the historical events during the rule of Louis XVI and XV.