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The Birth of Dumas Pere
Alexandre Dumas Pere was born, near Soissons, France. -
Alexandre's Father Perishes
Thomas-Alexandre Dumas perishes at the age of 43, due to stomach cancer, leaving Alexandre to his mother. -
Alexandre begins to Write
Alexandre Dumas, Secretary of the Duke of Orleans (who later became King Louis XIV), writes his first play, "Christine".
(The date given is that of said play's first presentation to the public.) -
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Alexandre begins his Writing Binge
Alexandre begins to write like crazy, starting with "Le Capitaine Paul". -
Alexandre runs for Assembly
And fails, presumably. -
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Dumas returns to Paris
Dumas Pere returned to Paris, and continued his writing, joining into the Newspaper business. -
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Alexandre is Keeper of Museums
Relocated to Naples, Italy, Alexandre serves, before returning to Paris. -
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Pere lives with his son.
In his final years, Alexandre returns to Paris, living with his son, Alexandre Dumas Fils. -
Alexandre's Death
Alexandre Dumas Pere dies at the age of sixty-eight, poor and distressed in Puys, France.