Charles Dickens
English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Landport and died on June 9, 1870 in Gads Hill Place, aged 58. Recorded occupations: writer, novelist, journalist, social critic, playwright and author. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Associated movement: literary realism. Fields of work: literature. Notable works include “The Pickwick Papers”, “Oliver Twist”, “A Christmas Carol”, “David Copperfield”, “Bleak House” and “Hard Times: For These Times”. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
- Born
- February 7, 1812 · Landport
- Died
- June 9, 1870 · Gads Hill Place
- Age at death
- 58
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- writer, novelist, journalist, social critic, playwright, author
- Movements
- literary realism
- Notable works
- The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Bleak House, Hard Times: For These Times
- Honours
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
- Wikipedia editions
- 177 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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