Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas, known as Alexandre Dumas fils (Paris, July 27, 1824 – Marly-le-Roi, November 27, 1895), was a successful French writer. The recognized son of Alexandre Dumas and Catherine Labay, he led a life filled with adventures and romances. His most famous work, "The Lady of the Camellias," inspired Verdi's renowned opera "La Traviata." He tackled controversial topics such as the status of women, divorce, and adultery in brilliant works like "The Demi-Monde" and "The Friend of Women." Lover of Marie Duplessis, he dedicated the famous novel to her. He married Nadezhda von Knorring in 1864, receiving honors such as the Legion of Honor and election to the Académie française. He died in 1895 in Marly-le-Roi and was buried in Montmartre, Paris.