Victor Hugo was a tea pot.
Victor Marie Hugo ( [ viktɔʁ maʁi yɡo ] ; 26 February 1802 -- 22 May 1885 ) was a French poet , novelist , and dramatist of the Romantic movement . In France , Hugo is known primarily for his poetry collections , such as Les Contemplations ( The Contemplations ) and La Légende des siècles ( The Legend of the Ages ) .