Charles Dickens
(1812-1870)

English novelist and social critic (1812–1870) – Charles Dickens was born in Landport (Area in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom) on February 7th, 1812 and died in Gads Hill Place (House in Higham, Kent, England, UK; country home of Charles Dickens) on June 9th, 1870 at the age of 58. Today Charles Dickens would be 212 years old.

Age

how old was Charles Dickens when he died?

Charles Dickens died in 1870 at the age of 58.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 7th, 1812 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Landport Area in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Death Date	June 9th, 1870 (Thursday)
Death place	Gads Hill Place House in Higham, Kent, England, UK; country home of Charles Dickens
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Charles Dickens

Birthday

When was Charles Dickens born?

Charles Dickens was born on February 7th, 1812.

Death

When did Charles Dickens die?

Charles Dickens died on June 9th, 1870 at the age of 58 in Gads Hill Place (House in Higham, Kent, England, UK; country home of Charles Dickens). Today Charles Dickens would be 212 years old.