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C s lewis biography summary form
C. S. Lewis
British writer, lay theologian, and scholar (1898–1963)
For the Anglo-Irish poet, see Cecil Day-Lewis.
C. S. Lewis FBA | |
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Lewis in 1947 | |
Born | Clive Staples Lewis (1898-11-29)29 November 1898 Belfast, Ireland |
Died | 22 November 1963(1963-11-22) (aged 64) Oxford, England |
Resting place | Holy Trinity Church, Headington Quarry |
Pen name | Clive Hamilton, N.
W. Clerk |
Occupation | Novelist, scholar, broadcaster |
Education | University College, Oxford |
Genre | Christian apologetics, fantasy, science fiction, children's literature |
Notable works | |
Spouse | Joy Davidman (m. 1956; died 1960) |
Children | 2 step-sons, including Douglas Gresham |
Relatives | Warren Lewis (brother) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service / branch | British Army |
Years of service | 1917–18 1940–44 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | |
Battles / wars | First World WarSecond World War |
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