Charles Dickens

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Novelist · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Date of birth: February 7, 1812
Died on June 9, 1870: Died at the age of 58; Would have turned 214 today

English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)

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Charles Dickens was a novelist (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland). Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Landport. Among other things, Charles Dickens was known for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Hard Times: For These Times, and Our Mutual Friend. Charles Dickens founded The Royal Theatrical Fund.

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The Royal Theatrical Fund

Founded company

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Work by Charles Dickens

Title	Year
The Mystery of Edwin Drood	–
Hard Times: For These Times	–
Our Mutual Friend	–
Oliver Twist	–
David Copperfield	–
Martin Chuzzlewit	–
Great Expectations	–
Barnaby Rudge	–
The Old Curiosity Shop	–
A Tale of Two Cities	–
The Pickwick Papers	–
Little Dorrit	–
A Christmas Carol	–
Nicholas Nickleby	–
Bleak House	–
Dombey and Son	–

Facts about Charles

Born: February 7, 1812 in Landport
Died: June 9, 1870
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations: Novelist, Playwright, Parliamentary stenographer, Children's writer, and Botanist
Languages: English
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 177 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: February 7, 1812
Born on a: Friday
Zodiac sign: Aquarius

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In memory: Died at the age of 58
Today: Would have turned 214 today

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Awards

Award	Year
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
The Royal Theatrical Fund	–

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