Alexandre Dumas Biography

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• Was honored by the French government in 2002 by having his remains interred into the Panthéon de Paris
• Was the father of fellow writer Alexandre Dumas fils
• Was the son of revolutionary general Thomas-Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie
• Is best known for his adventure novels, including "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Three Musketeers․"
• In 2002, he was given the honor of having his remains buried in the Panthéon de Paris
• Is the founder of the Théâtre Historique in Paris
• As a young man, he taught himself to speak Spanish
• Was the writer of the 1831 play "Charles VII chez ses grands vassaux․"