Marie Duplessis
Deceased Person
1824 – 1847
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Who was Marie Duplessis?
Marie Duplessis was a French courtesan and mistress to a number of prominent and wealthy men. She was the inspiration for Marguerite Gautier, the main character of La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas the younger, one of Duplessis' lovers. Much of what is known about her has been derived from the literary persona and contemporary legends.
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- Born
- Jan 15, 1824
Nonant-le-Pin - Nationality
- France
- Died
- Feb 5, 1847
Paris - Resting place
- Montmartre Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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