Victor Hugo
French novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802–1885)
1802 – 1885 ·
French novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802–1885)
1802 – 1885 ·
Victor-Marie Hugo [2] was born on 26 February 1802 in Besançon [10] and died on 22 May 1885 [3]. A French citizen [5] and holder of the noble title of viscount [12], he belonged to the Hugo family [4]. He is recognized as one of the foremost figures of the Romantic movement, having worked across an exceptional range of forms as an author, poet, essayist, playwright, journalist, human rights activist, and politician [3].
Beyond his literary output, Hugo was politically engaged, serving as a member of the Parti de l'Ordre [9]. His relatives included Georges Victor-Hugo and Jeanne Hugo [6]. His enduring cultural prominence is reflected in the numerous portraits made of him during and after his lifetime [7].
The breadth of Hugo's career established him as a defining voice of nineteenth-century French letters [3]. His work across poetry, drama, and prose, combined with his public activism and political involvement [3][9], secured his place as a central figure in both the cultural and civic life of France [5].
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