This is a time line of the life of Victor Hugo.
Some dates offer a link to more detailed information.
This is not meant to be used in any serious research on the life of Victor Hugo, but it may give the reader a starting point for any furthur readings. 1772 Birth of Sophie-Francoise Trebuchet, Victor Hugo's mother. The republican 'Convention', ending in Robespierre's 'terror'. Louis XVI executed. 1795 - 99 'Le Directoire', the first post revolution Government.