Charlotte Brontë
British novelist and poet (1816-1855)
1816 — 1855
Quick Facts
Profession
British novelist and poet (1816-1855)
Born
April 21, 1816
Died
1855 (age ~39)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, teacher, poet
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in ThorntonDied in Haworth
1816
Born in Thornton (1816-04-21)
1842
EducationStudied at Pensionnat de Demoiselles (1842–1842)
1855
Died in Haworth
About
Charlotte Nicholls, commonly known by her maiden name Charlotte Brontë, was an English novelist and poet, and was the elder sister of Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë. She is best known for her novel Jane Eyre, which was first published under the pseudonym Currer Bell. Jane Eyre was a great success on publication, and has since become known as a classic of English literature.
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Who is Charlotte Brontë?+
Charlotte Nicholls, commonly known by her maiden name Charlotte Brontë, was an English novelist and poet, and was the elder sister of Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë. She is best known for her novel Jane Eyre, which was first published under the pseudonym Currer Bell. Jane Eyre was a great success o
What does the name Charlotte mean?+
The name Charlotte means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.". It is of French origin.
When was Charlotte Brontë born?+
Charlotte Brontë was born on April 21, 1816.
When did Charlotte Brontë die?+
Charlotte Brontë died in 1855, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.
The name Charlotte is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Charlotte — April 21, 1816
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
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