Alphonse Daudet

French novelist, playwright, and poet (1840–1897)

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Lived 1840–1897, aged 57France

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Rank in France
#230
Writers
Era
1840–1897
Aged 57
Awards
3
recognised works

Summary

Updated 2026-06-10

A French novelist who turned Provençal warmth and wry observation into stories that made him one of the most widely read writers of the Third Republic.

Biography

About

Louis Marie Alphonse Daudet was born on 13 May 1840 in France. He built a career as a novelist, carving out a place in the literary landscape of his era. He married Julia Daudet, and together they had three children: Edmée, Léon, and Lucien. He continued writing until his death on 16 December 1897.

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