Timeline Description: Charles Dickens was a famous writer during the 1800's in England. His works have moved many people, and they are still read today. This is a timeline of his life.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1812 | Charles Dickens is born Charles was born in England. His father was John and his mother was Elizabeth. |
| 1824 | Charles provides for the family Charles Dickens was only 12 years old when his father went to prison. Charles went to work at a factory to support his family. |
| 1827 | Dickens moves up Charles left the factory work and became the clerk for an attorney. He soon met Maria Beadnell, who he called his first love. |
| 1833 | Charles' first writing published Charles Dickens' first writing was published. It was named A Dinner At Poplar Walk, and it was published monthly. |
| 1835 | Charles gets engaged to be married Charles becomes engaged to a woman named Catherine. They marry the next year. |
| 1836 | More writings are published Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers are published. |
| 1837 | A classic is published Oliver Twist was first published in 1837. It became so famous that it has produced plays and even movies. |
| 1842 | Charles visits America Charles Dickens visited America for the first time, and he returned later to tour again in 1867. |
| 1843 | The Christmas Carol is published After putting out several other stories, Charles Dickens wrote The Christmas Carol. It quickly became a Christmas classic. |
| 1851 | Dickens' wife puts out a book Catherine Dickens wrote a cook book, and it was published in 1851. It was called What Shall We Have for Dinner? |
| 1853 | The first public reading Charles began doing public readings of his works. He did many before the doctors told him he had to stop for his health. |
| 1854-1860 | More classics are written During this time Charles put out several classics like Hard Times, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities. |
| 1858 | Charles and Catherine separate Charles separated from his wife Catherine. |
| 1864 | Charles gets sick Charles Dickens began having health problems. His doctors told him to slow down, that he was working too hard, but he wouldn't listen. |
| 1870 | Charles Dickens dies Charles died in his home; he was only 58 years old. Charles Dickens wrote around two dozen classics in his time. His contribution to literature will never be forgotten. |