Biography c.s lewis

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C. S. Lewis

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

For the Anglo-Irish poet, see Cecil Day-Lewis.

C. S. Lewis


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Lewis in 1947

BornClive Staples Lewis
(1898-11-29)29 November 1898
Belfast, Ireland
Died22 November 1963(1963-11-22) (aged 64)
Oxford, England
Resting placeHoly Trinity Church, Headington Quarry
Pen nameClive Hamilton, N.

W. Clerk

OccupationNovelist, scholar, broadcaster
EducationUniversity College, Oxford
GenreChristian apologetics, fantasy, science fiction, children's literature
Notable works
Spouse

Joy Davidman

(m. 1956; died 1960)​
Children2 step-sons, including Douglas Gresham
RelativesWarren Lewis
(brother)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1917–18
1940–44
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit
Battles / warsFirst World WarSecond World War

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