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Early Life
His family adopted the name 'Dumas' from his enslaved Haitian grandmother. -
Writing career
Moved to Paris and immersed himself in literature. Worked as a scribe for(King Louis Philippe). He began writing plays, comedies, dramas etc. -
Personal life
Married actress Ida Ferrier. He had at least one daughter and continued affairs with much younger women than him. -
Death and Legacy
Died in his sons home in Puys, France. Dumas adventures carried on, appealing to readers minds. An unfinished manuscript The Last Cavalier, was published.
