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Charles Dickens
About
English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Charles Dickens
- Born
- 1812-02-07
- Died
- 1870-06-09
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / journalist / social critic / playwright / author / children's writer / editor / prose writer / botanist / short story writer / parliamentary stenographer / court reporter
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Landport / Portsmouth
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseCatherine Dickens1836-04-02 — 1858-06
- PartnerEllen Ternan
Family
- FatherJohn Dickens
- MotherElizabeth Dickens
- SiblingFrederick Dickens
- SiblingAlfred Lamert Dickens
- SiblingAugustus Dickens
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- novella
- non-fiction
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts | Received |
Notable Works
- The Pickwick Papers1837 novel by Charles Dickens
- Oliver Twist1838 novel by Charles Dickens
- A Christmas Carolnovella by the English author Charles Dickens, first published in 1843
- David Copperfield1849–1850 novel by Charles Dickens
- Bleak Housenovel by Charles Dickens (1853)
Languages
Native language
- British English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
- British English
Links & Accounts
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q5686 ↗
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