About Jules Vallès
Lived 1832 – 1885 (aged 52). Jules Vallès was a French journalist, writer, novelist, autobiographer, communard and politician.
Jules Vallès (; 1832–1885) was a French journalist, author, and left-wing political activist.
In 1883 he was entirely successful in restarting Le Cri du Peuple as a voice for libertarian and socialist ideas. At the same time he became increasingly ill with diabetes. During a health crisis in November 1884, he was taken to the house of doctor Guebhard and his secretary Séverine. He assigned Hector Malot to be the executor of his will and died on 14 February 1885.
His funeral was also a major public event, attracting a procession of some 60,000 following the coffin to Père Lachaise Cemetery.
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Who was Jules Vallès?
French journalist and author (1832-1885)
When was Jules Vallès born?
Jules Vallès was born on 11 June 1832 in Le Puy-en-Velay.
When did Jules Vallès die?
Jules Vallès died on 14 February 1885 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jules Vallès's occupation?
Jules Vallès was a journalist, writer, novelist, autobiographer, communard and politician.
What nationality was Jules Vallès?
Jules Vallès was French.
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