William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist, author and illustrator, who was born in India. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 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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18 July 1811 South Mimms, England
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Died |
24 December 1863 (aged 52) London, UK
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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