William makepeace thackeray biography

William Makepeace Thackeray (/ ˈθækəri / THAK-ər-ee; 18 July – 24 December ) was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his – novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a film by. William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist whose reputation rests chiefly on Vanity Fair (–48), a novel of the Napoleonic period in England, and The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. (), set in the early 18th century. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
illiam Makepeace Thackeray was born in Calcutta on 18 July Both his parents were of Anglo-Indian descent, and his father, Richmond Thackeray, was appointed to a lucrative position as Collector of a district near Calcutta soon after William's birth. Richmond Thackeray died of a fever in , and his son was sent home to England at five years old to be educated, stopping at St. Helena on.