Victor Hugo

Profession: Author

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Biography: Famous for very big books, e.g. Les Miserables

Born: February 26, 1802
Birthplace: Besançon, France
Star Sign: Pisces

Died: May 22, 1885 (aged 83)
Cause of Death: Pneumonia

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Enter Victor Hugo, Author of Les Mis
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical, an achievement that could never have been predicted by the story’s author, Victor Hugo, born on this day.
February 26, 1802

Married Life

1822-10-12 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" author Victor Hugo (20) weds Adele Fourcher

Historical Events

1830-02-25 Victor Hugo's play "Hernani" premieres in Paris
1838-11-08 Victor Hugo's "Ruy Blas" premieres in Paris

Quotes by Victor Hugo

"He who opens a school door, closes a prison."
"Common sense is in spite of, not the result of, education."

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