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February 8, 1828 |
Born in Nantes, France.
His family were seafarers. |
1847 |
Sent to study law in Paris.
Develops love of the theatre. |
1850 |
Publishes first play.
His father stops sending him money for school.
Sells stories for money. |
1863 |
Writes his first novel called “Five Weeks in a Balloon” |
1876 |
Buys a large boat and sails around Europe. |
March 24, 1905 |
Dies in Amines, France. |
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