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Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll was an English author, poet and mathematician famous for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. He was known for his mastery of wordplay, logic and fantasy.

Lewis Carroll
Full Name
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
Age
65
Birth Date
January 27, 1832
Death Date
1/14/1898
Life Range
(1832-1898)
Zodiac
Aquarius
Born
England

About

Lewis Carroll was an English novelist, poet, and logician best known for his iconic works "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass". His novels have earned him enduring recognition, as his works have gone on to inspire countless adaptations, including Disney's "Alice in Wonderland".

Lewis Carroll Timeline

1832
Lewis Carroll is Born
On January 27, 1832, Lewis Carroll was born in Daresbury, England.
1851
Enters Oxford University
Carroll entered Christ Church, Oxford University where he excelled in Mathematics.
1856
Invents Lewis Carroll Pseudonym
He first used his famous pseudonym 'Lewis Carroll' in 1856 when he published some of his works.
1865
Publishes "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
Carroll's most famous work, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", was first published.
1871
"Through the Looking-Glass" is Published
The sequel to "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", "Through the Looking-Glass" was published.
1889
Writes "Sylvie and Bruno"
Carroll publishes his novel "Sylvie and Bruno", a blend of fantasy and social commentary.
1898
Lewis Carroll Passes Away
Carroll passed away on January 14, 1898, leaving behind a legacy of influential literary works.

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Lewis Carroll, a British writer and mathematician, was born on January 27, 1832, and died at the age of 65 on January 14, 1898. He is best known for writing the classic novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel "Through the Looking-Glass," which have been adapted for numerous plays, films, and cartoons.