French writer and politician (1802–1885) Victor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic author, poet, essayist, playwright, journalist, human rights activist and politician. 379,429 views on June 30, 2017 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Goods and Services Tax (India), Mika Brzezinski, 4:44, Joe Scarborough. Wiki link