Novelist · 1802 – 1870

Alexandre Dumas

Wrote The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, among the most beloved adventure novels ever written, becoming one of the most read French authors of all time.

Major Works

  • The Three Musketeers
  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • The Man in the Iron Mask

Impact Analysis

Dumas perfected the historical adventure novel, his tales of honour, intrigue and revenge thrilling readers for nearly two centuries and inspiring countless films.

Historical influence score: 81/100

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