~ 1811 - 1863
William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and satirist born on July 18, 1811, in Calcutta, India. He is best known for his iconic work "Vanity Fair," which offers a vivid portrayal of early 19th-century British society and its morals. Thackeray's keen social commentary and character-driven narratives have made him a significant figure in Victorian literature.