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# Edmond Francois Valentin About

(1828–1885)   Writer

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Edmond Francois Valentin About was a writer, best known for *Le roi des montagnes*.

## Quick Facts About Edmond Francois Valentin About

Born February 14, 1828

Died January 16, 1885

Profession Writer

Notable works Le roi des montagnes

## About Edmond Francois Valentin About

Edmond François Valentin About was a French novelist, publicist and journalist.

##  Quotes by Edmond Francois Valentin About

> [It has long been noticed that juries are pitiless for robbery and full of indulgence for infanticide. A question of interest, my…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmond-francois-valentin-about/it-has-long-been-noticed-that-juries-are-pitiless-for-robbery-and/)

Edmond Francois Valentin About

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> [At about six in the morning of July 3, 1860, while I was watering my petunias, and thinking of nothing in particular,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmond-francois-valentin-about/at-about-six-in-the-morning-of-july-3-1860-while-i-was-watering-my/)

Edmond Francois Valentin About

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