Alexandre Dumas
French writer and dramatist (1802–1870)
1802 — 1870
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer and dramatist (1802–1870)
Born
July 24, 1802
Died
1870 (age ~68)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, playwright, novelist
FranceBorn in Villers-CotterêtsDied in Puys
1802
Born in Villers-Cotterêts (1802-07-24)
1837
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1840
Positionpresident of the Société des gens de lettres (1840–1840)
1844
Notable workThe Three Musketeers
1844
Notable workThe Count of Monte Cristo
1845
Notable workTwenty Years After
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Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père, was a French novelist and playwright.
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Who is Alexandre Dumas?+
Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père, was a French novelist and playwright.
What does the name Alexandre mean?+
The name Alexandre means "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is of French origin.
When was Alexandre Dumas born?+
Alexandre Dumas was born on July 24, 1802.
When did Alexandre Dumas die?+
Alexandre Dumas died in 1870, at approximately 68 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.
The name Alexandre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexandre — July 24, 1802
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Legend.
— anon
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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