Remembering Alexandre Dumas on the 154th Anniversary of his death
- By Lori Macatee
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It has been exactly 154 long years since ‘The Three Musketeers’ author Alexandre Dumas died in Puys on December 5, 1870 at the age of 68. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.
Today, fans of Alexandre Dumas along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.
Dumas, a cultural icon
Born Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie in Villers-Cotterêts on July 24, 1802, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Dumas was not just a great author, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.
His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.
It's been 154 years since the tragic loss of Alexandre Dumas and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Alexandre Dumas is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.
In memory of the Late Great Alexandre Dumas.
Alexandre Dumas career in pictures
- The Three Musketeers (1844)
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