Marie Duplessis date of birth:

January 15, 1824

How old was Marie Duplessis when died?

23

Where was Marie Duplessis born?

Normant-le-Pin, Normandy

When did Marie Duplessis die?

February 3, 1847

Where did Marie Duplessis die?

France

Why did Marie Duplessis die?

Tuberculosis

Is Marie Duplessis gay or straight?

Straight

What is Marie Duplessis's ethnicity?

White

What is Marie Duplessis nationality?

French

What is Marie Duplessis's occupation?

Courtesan

Short Biography

Marie Duplessis (15 January 1824 – 3 February 1847) was a French courtesan and mistress to a number of prominent and wealthy men. She was the inspiration for Marguerite Gautier, the main character of La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas the younger, one of Duplessis' lovers. Much of what is known about her has been derived from the literary persona and contemporary legends.