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Writer, author of such books as "The Three Musketeers", "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Countess de Monsoreau" Date of Birth: 24.07.1802 Country: France

Content:

1. Early Life and Lineage: A Legacy of Adventure and Resilience
2. The Call to Revolution
3. Triumph on the Paris Stage
4. Literary Brilliance and Extravagance
5. A Theatrical Empire and International Influence
6. The Castle of Monte Cristo and a Monumental Debt
7. A Legacy of Love and Loss
8. The Transfer to the Panthéon and a Final Resting Place

Early Life and Lineage: A Legacy of Adventure and Resilience

The Birth of a Literary Giant

Alexandre Dumas was born in Villers-Cotterêts, France, in 1802.

His father, a man of mixed race and noble lineage, proudly descended from a marquis and a slave woman from San Domingo. This complex heritage would shape Dumas's destiny and inspire his captivating historical tales.

The Call to Revolution

During the tumultuous July Revo