G. K. Chesterton

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University teacher · United Kingdom

Date of birth: May 29, 1874
Died on June 14, 1936: Died at the age of 62; Would have turned 152 today

English author and Christian apologist (1874–1936)

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G. K. Chesterton was a university teacher (United Kingdom). G. K. Chesterton was born on May 29, 1874 in Kensington. Among other things, G. K. Chesterton was known for Father Brown, The Club of Queer Trades, and Orthodoxy.

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Work by G. K. Chesterton

Title	Year
Father Brown	–
The Club of Queer Trades	–
Orthodoxy	–
The Napoleon of Notting Hill	–
The Everlasting Man	–
The Man Who Was Thursday	–

Facts about G.

Born: May 29, 1874 in Kensington
Died: June 14, 1936
Nationality: United Kingdom
Occupations: University teacher, Poet, Opinion journalist, Caricaturist, and Biographer
Languages: English
Education: St Paul's School and University College London
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 70 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: May 29, 1874
Born on a: Friday
Zodiac sign: Gemini

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In memory: Died at the age of 62
Today: Would have turned 152 today

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Awards

Award	Year
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great	–

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