Choose another writer in this calendar: by name: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z by birthday from the calendar. Credits and feedback Alexandre Dumas (jr.) (1824-1895) - known as Dumas fils French playwright and novelist, illegitimate son of Alexandre Dumas, who however supported his sons education with care. Dumas fils gained fame with his novel The Lady of the Camillas, in ...