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Charles Dickens was born
Born in Landport, Portsea
Parents were named John Dickens and Elizabeth Dickens
2nd of 8 Children -
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Charles Dickens's Life
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John Dickens is imprisoned
Soon after, all the rest of the family besides Charles is put in prison -
First story is published, A Dinner at Poplar Walk
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Charles Dickens's Marriage
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Charles Dickens first visit to America
Visits with his wife, Chatherine -
Angela Coutts Approaches Dickens with the Urania Cottage idea
Talks him into creating a home for the redemption of "Fallen Women" -
Begins work on: Tale of Two Cities
Considered one of the greastest fictional works EVER -
Great Expectations goes into publication
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Staplehurst Rail Crash
First seven tran cars plunged off the side
His remained on track -
Charles Dickens Dies
Dies in Gadshill, England