Charles Kingsley
British clergyman, historian and novelist (1819–1875)
Charles Kingsley was born on June 12, 1819 in Devon and died on January 23, 1875 in Devon, aged 55. Recorded occupations: cleric, historian, writer, novelist, university teacher and children's writer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Positions held include Regius Professor of History, Cambridge University. Fields of work: literature, children's and young adult literature, poetry and history. Educated at King's College London, Magdalene College and Bristol Grammar School.
- Born
- June 12, 1819 · Devon
- Died
- January 23, 1875 · Devon
- Age at death
- 55
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- cleric, historian, writer, novelist, university teacher, children's writer
- Positions held
- Regius Professor of History, Cambridge University
- Education
- King's College London, Magdalene College, Bristol Grammar School
- Wikipedia editions
- 35 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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