William Makepeace Thackeray ( /ˈθækəri/; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.
Thackeray, an only child, was born in Calcutta, India, where his father, Richmond Thackeray (1 September 1781 – 13 September 1815), was secretary to the board of revenue in the British East India Company. His mother, Anne Bec...
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- Jul 18, 1811
Date of death:
- Dec 24, 1863 (age 52 years)
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- William Thackeray,
- W. Thackeray,
- Makepeace William Thackeray
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