This Day In History: Alexandre Dumas died on this day in 1870. He was one of France's greatest writers, my favorite work being "The Count of Monte Cristo." "The Three Musketeers" is favored by many others. He may also be one of the earliest True Crime writers as well. He was a colorful figure in literary history. He frittered away tons of money, even buying his own castle. Described as being "the most delightfully amusing and egotistical creature on the face of the earth" he had 40 illicit affairs and dozens of illegitimate children, though he acknowledged only three.
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