William Makepeace Thackeray
(1811-1863)

Died aged c. 52

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

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William Makepeace Thackeray novelist lived here. Born 1811, died 1863.

2 Palace Green, London, United Kingdom where they lived

William Makepeace Thackeray 1811-1863 Novelist, essayist and author of Vanity Fair, Henry Esmond, Pendennis, The Newcomes and The Virginians stayed here 1860

85 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom where they stayed

William Makepeace Thackeray, 1811-1863 novelist, lived here

20 Albion Street, Westminster, London, United Kingdom where they lived

W. M. Thackeray 1811-1863 Novelist Lived Here

16 Young Street, Kensington, London, United Kingdom where they lived

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) novelist lived here 1854-1862

36 Onslow Square, South Kensington, SW7, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1854-1862)

William M. Thackeray 1811-1863 writer

Lismore House Hotel, Main Street, Lismore, Ireland where they stayed

William Makepeace Thackeray, 1811-1863 novelist, lived here

18 Albion Street, Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom where they lived

Park Lane was famous for centuries a narrow road bounded on its west side by a high brick wall enclosing Hyde Park. It was not until the 1820's with the building of Decimus Burton's Hyde Park Corner entrance and new gates and railings did Park Lane become a fashionable area. The residents being rich and famous, Park Lane was celebrated in the works of Thackeray and Trollope. Park Lane is now famous for its first class hotels.

Park Lane, London, United Kingdom where they was