Birthday: April 2, 1840 (Aries)
Born In: Paris, France
Emile Edouard Charles Antoine Zola was a notable French writer of the nineteenth century. He was the founder and propagator of the theory of naturalism and worked for the political liberalization of France. He was known for his strong and lifelike creation of main characters of his novels. His portrayal of down to earth characters in his stories got an acclaim from all over the world. He was also a theorist, a poet, a scientist and an optimist. He was a self-confessed positivist. His memorable contribution to the society during the time of Franco-German War is commendable. He worked towards making a society with less disparities and instant justice. His open letter J’accuse got him into trouble with the French military and government, yet he stood strong on his ground claiming to be the supporter of justice and righteousness. His literary contribution of a collection of 20 novellas called ‘Les Rougon-Macquart’ studied the influence of alcohol, violence and prostitution as an aftermath of the Industrial Revolution. It became one of his most notable literary works representing the extensive version of the Second French Empire.
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Also Known As: Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola
Died At Age: 62
Spouse/Ex-: Alexandrine-Gabrielle Meley (m. 1870–1902)
father: François Zola
mother: Émilie Aurélie Aubert
children: Denise Zola, Jacques Zola
Born Country: France
political ideology: liberal
Died on: September 29, 1902
place of death: Paris, France
Ancestry: Italian French
Notable Alumni: Lycée Saint-Louis
Cause of Death: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
City: Paris
education: Lycée Saint-Louis
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