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C. S. Lewis

British writer, lay theologian, and scholar (1898–1963).

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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

64

Lived to 64.

29 Nov

Shares a birthday with Louisa May Alcott and Empress Dowager Cixi.

59

One of 59 people in the Index born in Belfast, with William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin.

132

Has a Wikipedia article in 132 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

C. S. Lewis
  • 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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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q9204 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)