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William Makepeace Thackeray, born in Calcutta, British India, on July 18, 1811, was a prominent English novelist of the 19th century. His reputation as a writer of satirical works that delved into the intricacies of British society was well established throughout his career. Thackeray is best known for his novel 'Vanity Fair,' a sharp and witty satire of English society during the early 19th centu...