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About Hugo

Birth

1802

Death

1885

Biography

Hugo is a surname and a masculine given name of German origin. The English version of the name is Hugh, the Italian version is Ugo.

Victor Hugo was born in 1802 and left a monumental literary legacy of over 4,500 works.

He is globally renowned for his masterpiece Les Misérables, a fundamental pillar of world literature.

His talent was multifaceted, excelling as a poet, playwright, novelist, and even a visual artist.

Throughout his life, he evolved from monarchist conservatism to a passionate defense of republicanism.

His writings masterfully capture the history and essence of France and the city of Paris.