C. S. Lewis
British writer, lay theologian, and scholar (1898–1963).
The record
C. S. Lewis was a British writer, lay theologian, and scholar. Born on 29 November 1898 in Belfast, Lewis died on 22 November 1963 in Oxford at the age of 64.
Notable works include The Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. Lewis studied at University College, Oxford and Campbell College. Honours include Carnegie Medal, doctor honoris causa from the University of Dijon and doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 132 languages, C. S. Lewis is No. 290 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 November 1898, Belfast
- Died
- 22 November 1963, Oxford (aged 64)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Writer, university teacher, theologian
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- University College, Oxford, Campbell College
- Genres
- Mirabilia, fantasy, science fiction
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 132
Did you know
Lived to 64.
Shares a birthday with Louisa May Alcott and Empress Dowager Cixi.
One of 59 people in the Index born in Belfast, with William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin.
Has a Wikipedia article in 132 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherAlbert James Lewis
- MotherFlorence Augusta Hamilton
- SpouseJoy Davidman
- SiblingWarren Lewis
- ChildDouglas Gresham
- ChildDavid Gresham
Honours and works
Awards
- Carnegie Medal1956
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Dijon1962
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon1963
- Honorary doctorate at the Laval University
- Fellow of the British Academy
- Sir Israel Gollancz Prize
Notable works
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- Mere Christianity
- The Screwtape Letters
- The Space Trilogy
- Till We Have Faces
- Surprised by Joy
- Fern-seed and elephants and other essays on Christianity
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- Wikidata Q9204 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)
