Victor Hugo
French novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802–1885)
1802 — 1885
Quick Facts
Profession
French novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802–1885)
Born
February 26, 1802
Died
1885 (age ~83)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
FranceBorn in BesançonDied in Paris
1802
Born in Besançon (1802-02-26)
1825
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1837
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1840
Positionpresident of the Société des gens de lettres (1840–1840)
1841
Positionseat 14 of the Académie française (1841–1885)
1845
Positionmember of the Chamber of Peers (1845–1848)
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Victor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic author, poet, essayist, playwright, journalist, human rights activist and politician.
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Who is Victor Hugo?+
Victor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic author, poet, essayist, playwright, journalist, human rights activist and politician.
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Hugo born?+
Victor Hugo was born on February 26, 1802.
When did Victor Hugo die?+
Victor Hugo died in 1885, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — February 26, 1802
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Respect.
— .
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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