Victor-Marie Hugo was born on February 26, 1802, in Besançon, France. His father, Joseph-Leopold Hugo, was a general in Napoleon's army who served as Military Governor in Italy and Spain. His mother, Sophie Trebuchet, had an affair with his father's commander, who was shot in 1812 for plotting against Napoleon...See full bio »
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In addition to having been adapted into a hit stage musical, Les Miserables has also been the basis for two hit television series. Roy Higgins modeled Richard Kimble, the main character of The Fugitive, on Jean Valjean. His pursuer, Gerard, was so named because it sounded similar to Javert. This was also used as the basis for Dr...
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