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Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French novelist, playwright and writer.

Also recorded as Alexandre Dumas pere; Alexandre Dumas, father; Alexandre Dumas, père; Alexandre Dumas, the Elder.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie.

Born at Villers-Cotterêts in 1802, died at Dieppe in 1870.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is French literature. The authority associates the name with Romanticism in France. Simon Ganneau and Walter Scott are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at former 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Positions recorded include president of the Société des gens de lettres. Membership is recorded of Order of Isabella the Catholic‎.

Works named in the authority record are The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, La Reine Margot, Twenty Years After, La Dame de Monsoreau and Joseph Balsamo.

Work by Alexandre Dumas is recorded in the collections of Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen and Memoria Chilena.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion, Officer of the Legion of Honour and Order of Isabella the Catholic‎.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alexandre Dumas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q38337: Alexandre Dumas

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