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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, 4 months, and 4 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.

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People who are shorter than him

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Stephen Hawking

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Height: 1.69m / 5 ft 7 inches

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Born on January 13, 1956
Height: 1.70m / 5 ft 7 inches

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