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'''Charles Dickens''' ([[7 February]] [[1810s|1812]] – [[9 June]] [[1870s|1870]]) was a [[Muggle]] author who wrote ''[[David Copperfield]]'' and ''A Tale of Two Cities''. |
'''Charles Dickens''' ([[7 February]] [[1810s|1812]] – [[9 June]] [[1870s|1870]]) was a [[Muggle]] author who wrote ''[[David Copperfield]]'' and ''A Tale of Two Cities''. |
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| + | 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". |
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| + | *[[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. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' {{1st |
+ | *''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' {{1st Mention}} |
| + | *[[Harry Potter: The Character Vault]](mentioned only) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| − | *[[Wikipedia:Charles Dickens|"Charles Dickens"]] on [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]] |
+ | *[[Wikipedia:Charles Dickens|"Charles Dickens"]] on [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]] |
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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)
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault(mentioned only)