Charles Kingsley
English clergyman, novelist, and social reformer known for Christian socialism.
Chronology: 1819-06-12 – 1875-01-23
Origins & Early Life
Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 – 23 January 1875) was an English clergyman, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. A broad church priest of the Church of England, he is particularly associated with Christian socialism, Anti-Catholicism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms. He is known for his novels Yeast (1848), Alton Locke (1850), Hypatia (1853), Westward Ho! (1855), The Water-Babies (1863), and Hereward the Wake (1866).
Pivotal Works & Achievements
== Life and character == Kingsley was born in Holne, Devon, the elder son of the Reverend Charles Kingsley and his wife, Mary Lucas Kingsley. His brother, Henry Kingsley (1830–1876), and sister, Charlotte Chanter (1828–1882), also became writers. He was the father of the novelist Lucas Malet (Mary St Leger Kingsley 1852–1931) and the uncle of the traveller and scientist Mary Kingsley (1862–1900). Charles Kingsley's childhood was spent in Clovelly, Devon, where his father was curate in 1826–1832 and rector in 1832–1836, and at Barnack, Northamptonshire. He was educated at Bristol Grammar School and Helston Grammar School before studying at King's College London and the University of...
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia