Charles Williams
Charles Williams was a British writer, poet, novelist, screenwriter, literary critic and theologian (1886–1945). He was born in London and died in Oxford.
Also recorded as Charles Walter Stansby Williams
Charles Williams
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- Born
- 1886 · London.
- Died
- 1945 · Oxford.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer · poet · novelist · screenwriter · literary critic · theologian
- Movements
- Inklings
- Education
- University College London · St Albans School
- Known for
- Descent into Hell
- Languages
- English
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Charles Williams was a British writer, poet, novelist, screenwriter, literary critic and theologian (1886–1945). He was born in London and died in Oxford.
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1886
Charles Williams born at London.
1945
Charles Williams died at Oxford.
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Charles Williams is recorded as writer, poet, novelist, screenwriter and literary critic. Connected to 3 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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