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Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was a Muggle author who wrote David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities.

Etymology

The name "Charles" comes from the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man". However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic element hari meaning "army, warrior".

Trivia

Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) portrays Dickens in the 2013 film The Invisible Woman, which he also directs. Michelle Fairley (Mrs. Granger) also appears as Caroline Graves.

Appearances

J.K. Rowling's Official Site (First mentioned)

External links

"Charles Dickens" on Wikipedia

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 ==Etymology==
 The name "Charles" comes from the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man". However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic element hari meaning "army, warrior".
+==Trivia==
+*[[Ralph Fiennes]] ([[Lord Voldemort]]) portrays Dickens in the 2013 film ''[[wikipedia:The Invisible Woman (2013 film)|The Invisible Woman]]'', which he also directs. [[Michelle Fairley]] ([[Mrs. Granger]]) also appears as Caroline Graves.
 ==Appearances==
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 ==External links==
 *[[Wikipedia:Charles Dickens|"Charles Dickens"]] on [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]
+[[pl:Charles Dickens]]
 [[Category:1812 births|Dickens, Charles]]
 [[Category:Authors|Dickens, Charles]]