Bénédict-Henry Révoil

Born in Aix-en-Provence on December 16, 1816, Bénédict-Henry Révoil was a French novelist and traveler. He spent part of his early career in government service before becoming known for fiction and travel writing.

Révoil is especially remembered for books inspired by outdoor life, distant landscapes, and adventure. Bibliographic records and later reference works also note that he lived in the United States for several years, an experience that helped shape some of his writing about North America.

He died in Paris on June 13, 1882. Today he is chiefly associated with 19th-century French popular literature that blends travel, action, and a strong taste for the wild.