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'''Charles Dickens''' ([[7 February]] [[1810s|1812]] – [[9 June]] [[1870s|1870]]) was a [[Muggle]] author who wrote ''[[David Copperfield]]'' and ''A Tale of Two Cities''.
 
'''Charles Dickens''' ([[7 February]] [[1810s|1812]] – [[9 June]] [[1870s|1870]]) was a [[Muggle]] author who wrote ''[[David Copperfield]]'' and ''A Tale of Two Cities''.
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==Etymology==
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The name "Charles" comes from the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man". However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic element hari meaning "army, warrior".
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' {{1st mention}}
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*''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' {{1st Mention}}
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==External links==
 
==External links==
*[[Wikipedia:Charles Dickens|"Charles Dickens"]] on [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]].
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*[[Wikipedia:Charles Dickens|"Charles Dickens"]] on [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]
 
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Charles Dickens (7 February 18129 June 1870) was a Muggle author who wrote David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities.

Etymology

The name "Charles" comes from the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man". However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic element hari meaning "army, warrior".

Appearances

External links