Alexandre Dumas fils
French writer and dramatist (1824–1895)
1824 — 1895
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer and dramatist (1824–1895)
Born
July 27, 1824
Died
1895 (age ~71)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, playwright, dramaturge
FranceBorn in former 2nd arrondissement of ParisDied in Marly-le-Roi
1824
Born in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris (1824-07-27)
1857
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1867
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1874
Positionseat 2 of the Académie française (1874–1895)
1888
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1894
AwardGrand Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Alexandre Dumas fils was a French author and playwright, best known for the romantic novel La Dame aux Camélias, published in 1848, which was adapted into Giuseppe Verdi's 1853 opera La traviata, as well as numerous stage and film productions.
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Who is Alexandre Dumas fils?+
Alexandre Dumas fils was a French author and playwright, best known for the romantic novel La Dame aux Camélias, published in 1848, which was adapted into Giuseppe Verdi's 1853 opera La traviata, as well as numerous stage and film productions.
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 fils born?+
Alexandre Dumas fils was born on July 27, 1824.
When did Alexandre Dumas fils die?+
Alexandre Dumas fils died in 1895, at approximately 71 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 27, 1824
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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