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In 1848, he was elected to the Constitutional Assembly following the February Revolution of that year.

In 1848, he was elected to the Constitutional Assembly following the February Revolution of that year.

Following [[Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte]]'s coup in 1851, he fled to [[Brussels]].  He didn't return to France until 1970 when Napoleon the Third fell, declining three amnesties, and living on the [[Channel Islands]] for 19 years.  While living there he wrote his longest and possibly most famous novel, Les Miserables.  When he returned to Paris, he was hailed as a hero of the republic.

Following [[Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte]]'s coup in 1851, he fled to [[Brussels]].  He didn't return to France until 1970 when Napoleon the Third fell, declining three amnesties, and living on the [[Channel Islands]] for 19 years.  While living on the island with his mistress, Hugo wrote his longest and more socialist novel, ''Les Miserables''.  When he returned to Paris, he was hailed as a hero of the republic.

Between 1871 and 1873, he lost his two sons.

Between 1871 and 1873, he lost his two sons.