Jean Valjean
Jean Valjean, fictional character, the fugitive protagonist of Victor Hugo’s sweeping novel Les Misérables (1862).
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Article Title:
Jean Valjean
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
08 March 2025
Access Date:
November 14, 2026