1. Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England.
2. He was the second of eight children and his father was sent to debtors’ prison when he was twelve, which led to him working in a factory for four years.
3. Dickens is best known for his novels “Oliver Twist,” “A Tale of Two Cities,” and “Great Expectations.”
4. He was a prolific writer, publishing over a dozen novels throughout his career, as well as many short stories and essays.
5. Dickens died on June 9, 1870, in London, leaving behind a legacy of classic literature that continues to be celebrated today.
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