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Charles Dickens

Writer

Born on February 7, 1812.
Died at the age of 58 on June 9, 1870.
Cause of Death: Stroke.

Charles Dickens

What was he known for?

He was an English novelist, social critic, and journalist of the Victorian era. He is considered one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century, and his works are known for their vivid characters, social commentary, and mastery of language. Dickens' most famous works are novels such as "Oliver Twist", "A Christmas Carol", "David Copperfield", "Great Expectations", and "A Tale of Two Cities."

Which star sign was Charles Dickens?

He had the star sign Aquarius.

Life Path Number

His Life Path Number was 3.

How tall was he?

Charles Dickens was around 5 ft 8 inches tall. In centimeters, his height was 173 cm.

This means that he was slightly shorter than the average American male. However, he was still taller than the average woman.

See also: Celebrities who are 5 ft 8 inches.

How many years ago did he die?

He died 154 years, 5 months, and 11 days ago.

What day of the week was he born on?

He was born on a Friday.

What day of the week did he die on?

He died on a Thursday.

How long ago did Charles Dickens die?

He died in June 1870, which was over 154 years ago. More than a century has passed since his death.

To put that into perspective.

  • Since his death, the United States has had twenty-eight new presidents.
  • The United Kingdom has had thirty-nine new prime ministers.

People who are the same height as Charles Dickens

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David Chase

David Chase

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Born on August 22, 1945
Height: 1.73m / 5 ft 8 inches

People who are taller than him

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Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Guitarist Deceased
Born on August 1, 1942
Height: 1.78m / 5 ft 10 inches

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

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Born on April 6, 1969
Height: 1.78m / 5 ft 10 inches

Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel

Actor
Born on October 20, 1988
Height: 1.77m / 5 ft 10 inches

People who are shorter than him

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Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones

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Born on October 8, 1993
Height: 1.70m / 5 ft 7 inches

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on July 28, 1929
Height: 1.70m / 5 ft 7 inches

Dani Alves

Dani Alves

Brazilian soccer player
Born on May 6, 1983
Height: 1.72m / 5 ft 8 inches

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