Jules de Goncourt
Jules Alfred Huot de Goncourt (; 17 December 183020 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 of a stroke brought on by
syphilis.
The
Prix Goncourt is awarded annually in his honor.
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