Alexandre Dumas, père: Quick Facts

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Born	July 24, 1802 • France
Died	December 5, 1870 (aged 68) • near Dieppe • France
Notable Works	“The Count of Monte Cristo” • “The Count of Monte Cristo” • “The Three Musketeers”
Movement / Style	Romanticism
Notable Family Members	father Alexandre Dumas • son Alexandre Dumas, fils

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