Alexandre Dumas
French writer and dramatist (1802–1870).
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Alexandre Dumas was a French writer and dramatist. Born on 24 July 1802 in Villers-Cotterêts, Dumas died on 5 December 1870 in Puys at the age of 68.
Positions held include president of the Société des gens de lettres (1840). Notable works include The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers and La Reine Margot. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and Officer of the Legion of Honour, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 174 languages, Alexandre Dumas is No. 741 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 July 1802, Villers-Cotterêts
- Died
- 5 December 1870, Puys (aged 68)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Novelist, playwright, writer
- Field
- Literature
- Languages
- French
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 174
Did you know
Was 38 when first president of the Société des gens de lettres (1840).
Lived to 68.
Shares a birthday with Simón Bolívar and Jennifer Lopez.
Has a Wikipedia article in 174 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1840President of the Société des gens de lettres
Connections
- FatherThomas-Alexandre Dumas
- MotherMarie-Louise-Élisabeth Labouret Dumas
- SpouseIda Ferrier
- ChildAlexandre Dumas fils
- ChildHenry Bauër
- ChildMarie Alexandrine Dumas
- ChildMicaëlla-Clélie-Josepha-Élisabeth Cordier
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1837
- Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Order of Isabella the Catholic
- Order of Charles III
- Order of Glory
- Decoration for the Civil Merit under the title of Saint Louis, First class
Notable works
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- The Three Musketeers
- La Reine Margot
- Twenty Years After
- La Dame de Monsoreau
- Joseph Balsamo
- The Forty-five Guardsmen
- The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later
- The Queen's Necklace
- The Countess of Charny
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