Victor-Marie Hugo was a French poet, novelist, and playwright.
* He is considered one of the greatest French writers of all time.
* His most famous works include Les Misérables, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Les Contemplations.
* He was also a political activist who fought for social justice and human rights.
* He was exiled from France for his political views, but he returned after the fall of Napoleon III.
* He died in 1885 at the age of 83.
* He is buried in the Panthéon in Paris, alongside other French heroes.
* His legacy continues to inspire people around the world.