Tomorrow, October 14 1822, we will celebrate the anniversary of famous writer and poet Victor Hugo marrying his childhood sweetheart Adèle Foucher. The marriage survived infidelities, children and scandal.
Fun Facts about the marriage of Victor Hugo and Adèle Foucher:
1 ) Victor Hugoâs brother suffered a nervous breakdown at the wedding breakfast
2 ) That same year Hugo published his poetry collection which won him a pension from Louis XVIII.
3 ) Adèle was Hugoâs neighborâs daughter.
4 ) Mrs. Hugo was against the marriage, believing her son should marry into a better family. The couple got together after Mrs. Hugoâs death.
5 ) Victor & Adèle had five children.
6 ) Victor started messing around with Juliette Drouet, who became his mistress.
7 ) Around the same time Adèle became involved with a critic and Victorâs good friendCharles Augustin Sainte-Beuve.
8 ) Drouet became Victorâs unpaid secretary and even though he had several affairs he always came back to her.
9 ) Victor and another mistress,LĂŠonie Biard, got busted during one of their escapades. Biard went to jail for adultery. Victor walked away, being a pair de France he had immunity from prosecution. (Robb)
10) Alice Ozy was the fiancĂŠ of Victorâs son. However she was unfaithful and he asked his father help. Victor seduced Alice as well. As you can imagine his son was pleased.
Zohar â Man of la Book
*AmaÂzon links point to an affilÂiÂate account, the money is usually spent on books
References:
Robb, Graham, Victor Hugo: a Biography. page 249 and 253, Chapter 12, New York, London, W.W. Norton and Company, 1998
The Romantic Life of Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo Marries Adele Foucher
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2 Comments
Sounds like a charming man. LOL.
That is messed up.