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Jules de Goncourt
1830Dec, 17

Jules de Goncourt

Jules de Goncourt, French author and critic (d. 1870)
Jules Alfred Huot de Goncourt (pronounced [ʒyl də ɡɔ̃kuʁ]; 17 December 1830 – 20 June 1870) was a French writer, who published books together with his brother Edmond. Jules was born and died in Paris. His death at the age of 39 was at Auteuil-Neuilly-Passy of a stroke brought on by syphilis.The Prix Goncourt is awarded annually in his honor.

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  • 13May

    Gran Colombia

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  • 28May

    Indian Removal Act

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  • 14Jun

    Invasion of Algiers in 1830

    Beginning of the French colonization of Algeria: Thirty-four thousand French soldiers begin their invasion of Algiers, landing 27 kilometers west at Sidi Fredj.
  • 2Aug

    Henri, Count of Chambord

    Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri.