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Alexandre Dumas fils

Writing

Born July 27, 1824 · Paris, France

Died November 27, 1895

Also known as Alessandro Dumas figlio · Alexandre Dumas ml.

Biography

Alexandre Dumas, fils (27 July 1824 – 27 November 1895) was a French writer and dramatist, best known for Camille (a.k.a. The Lady of the Camellias). He was the son of Alexandre Dumas, père, also a writer and playwright. He was admitted to the Académie française in 1874 and awarded the Légion d'honneur in 1894.

Awards & recognition

  • Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour · 1894
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour · 1888
  • Officer of the Legion of Honour · 1867
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour · 1857

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