Thomas Hardy
English novelist and poet (1840–1928)
1840 — 1928
Quick Facts
Profession
English novelist and poet (1840–1928)
Born
June 2, 1840
Died
1928 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
United KingdomBorn in DorchesterDied in Dorchester
1840
Born in Dorchester (1840-06-02)
1865
EducationStudied at King's College London (1865–1866)
1909
AwardOrder of Merit
1928
Died in Dorchester
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Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, including the poetry of William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain such as those from his native South West England.
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Who is Thomas Hardy?+
Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, including the poetry of William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining sta
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Hardy born?+
Thomas Hardy was born on June 2, 1840.
When did Thomas Hardy die?+
Thomas Hardy died in 1928, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — June 2, 1840
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Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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