William Makepeace Thackeray
Writer
Born: Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
BIOGRAPHY
William Makepeace Thackeray (ˈθækəri; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was a British novelist, writer and author of the 19th century. He is known for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.
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