1. Receives Paris's public homage

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    Receives Paris's public homage
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    Hundreds of thousands passed Hugo's Avenue d'Eylau home during the celebration marking his entry into his eightieth year; he watched from the residence. Some older summaries incorrectly place the celebration in June; contemporary chronology supports 27 February 1881.

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