Alexandre Dumas, fils: Quick Facts

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Born	July 27, 1824 • Paris • France
Died	November 27, 1895 (aged 71) • France
Notable Works	“The Lady of the Camellias”
Notable Family Members	father Alexandre Dumas, père

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