William Makepeace Thackeray

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Biography

William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and his 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted into the 1975 film Barry Lyndon by Stanley Kubrick.

Career Overview

William Makepeace Thackeray has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1911. Signature works include Barry Lyndon, Vanity Fair, Becky Sharp. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
12
Birth Date
1811-07-18 00:00:00
Birth Place
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]

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