![]() ![]() In 1836 he married Isabella Gethin Shawe who after having three children with William Makepeace Thackeray became mentally ill and eventually committed.Īs a writer William Makepeace Thackeray contributed many satirical articles to various newspapers, however he is best known for his masterpiece Vanity Fair. ![]() Following two failed attempts at funding his own newspapers, he worked for Fraser's Magazine and other publications. In the years that followed, William Makepeace Thackeray attempted a career as an artist before finally entering journalism. Following his travels in Europe he returned to England and studied Law for a short time. During his travels he was introduced to German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Weimar. At the age of 18 William Makepeace Thackeray attended the Cambridge Trinity College, and left after only 2 years.įollowing his time at Trinity College, William Makepeace Thackeray travelled for a brief time. ![]() His father Richmond Thackeray was secretary of the East India Trading Company who passed away when William was only 4 years old. William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English author who was born in Calcutta India. Vanity Fair - World's Best Loved Books - 1979 Vanity Fair - 100 Greatest Books of All Time - 1977 ![]() Easton Press William Makepeace Thackeray books:įranklin Library William Makepeace Thackeray books: ![]()
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