who was phileas fogg and where did he live

Phileas Fogg is the primary protagonist in Around the World in 80 Days. The story details his attempt to go around the world in 80 days. He is a mysteriously wealthy Englishmen with a knack for gambling, and is generally seen as a confident, inspiring sort of man. His willingness to attempt the feat of going around the world in 80 days shows that he is a risk-taking sort of man with boundless confidence.