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William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray (/ˈθækəri/ THAK-ər-ee; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.

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Historical fiction
Alma mater
Trinity College, Cambridge
Education
Charterhouse School
Born
(1811-07-18)18 July 1811 Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, India
Children
3; including Anne and Harriet
Died
24 December 1863(1863-12-24) (aged 52) London, England

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William Makepeace Thackeray → 24 December 1863(1863-12-24) (aged 52) London, England
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William Makepeace Thackeray → Charterhouse School
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William Makepeace Thackeray → Historical fiction

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William Makepeace ThackerayNotable worksVanity Fair, The Luck of Barry Lyndon1.00infobox
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William Makepeace ThackerayOccupationspoet1.00infobox
William Makepeace ThackerayPeriod1829–18631.00infobox
William Makepeace ThackeraySpouseIsabella Gethin Shawe1.00infobox
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