Victor Hugo
Former Senator of France
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was born in Besançon, France on February 26, 1802. Originally on track to become a lawyer, he instead became France's revered Romantic poet, novelist, and dramatist. He is the author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les... Google Books
Born: February 26, 1802, Besançon, France
Died: May 22, 1885 (age 83 years), Paris, France
Influenced by: Alphonse de Lamartine, Voltaire, William Shakespeare, and more
Children: Léopoldine Hugo, Adèle Hugo, Léopold Hugo, and more
On view: The Getty
Artworks: Lace and Ghosts, Silhouette fantastique, The Mouth of Darkness, and more
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In France, Hugo is renowned for his poetry collections, such as Les Contemplations (The Contemplations) and La Légende des siècles (The Legend of the Ages).
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Personal details · Alternative name. Victor Hugo's · Height. 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) · Born. February 26, 1802 · Besançon, Doubs, France · Died. May 22, 1885 · Paris, ...
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