Alexandre Dumas

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What was Alexandre Dumas' background and upbringing? Alexandre Dumas
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What was Alexandre Dumas' background and upbringing?

Alexandre Dumas was born in Villers-CotterĂȘts, France. His father, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, was a general in Revolutionary France and of mixed race, which influenced Alexandre's views and themes in his writings. Despite facing racial discrimination, Dumas rose to prominence in French society through his literary talent.