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    C. S. Lewis

    British writer, lay theologian, and scholar (–)

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

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    BornClive Staples Lewis
    ()29 November
    Belfast, Ireland
    Died22 November () (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

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    Children2 step-sons, including Douglas Gresham
    RelativesWarren Lewis
    (brother)
    AllegianceUnited Kingdom
    Service / branchBritish Army
    Years&#;of service–18
    –44
    RankSecond Lieutenant
    Unit
    Battles / warsFirst World WarSecond World War

    Clive Staples LewisFBA (29 November &#;– 22 November ) was a British writer, literary scho

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    C.S. Lewis

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    Who Was C.S. Lewis?

    Writer and scholar C.S. Lewis taught at Oxford University and became a renowned Christian apologist writer, using logic and philosophy to support the tenets of his faith. He is also known throughout the world as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series, which have been adapted into various films for the big and small screens.

    Early Life

    Clive Staples Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland, on November 29, , to Flora August Hamilton Lewis and Albert J. Lewis. As a toddler, Clive declared that his name was Jack, which is what he was called by family and friends. He was close to his older brother Warren and the two spent much time together as children.

    Lewis was enraptured by fantastic animals and tales of gallantry, and hence the brothers created the imaginary land of Boxen, complete with an intricate history that served them for years. Lewis' mother died when he was 10, and he went on to receive his pre-college education at boar

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    Clive Staples Lewis was born on November 29 in Belfast, Ireland (Northern Ireland today), to Albert J. Lewis () and Florence Augusta Hamilton Lewis (). His brother Warren Hamilton Lewis had been born on June 16,

    The Lewis family moved to their new home, &#;Little Lea,&#; on the outskirts of Belfast.

    Flora Hamilton Lewis died of cancer on August 23, Albert Lewis&#; (her husband&#;s) birthday. During this year Albert Lewis&#; father and brother also died. In September Lewis was enrolled at Wynyard School, Watford, Hertfordshire referred to by C.S. Lewis as &#;Oldie&#;s School&#; or &#;Belsen&#;. His brother, Warren, had been enrolled there in May

    Lewis left &#;Belsen&#; in June and, in September, was enrolled as a boarding student at Campbell College, Belfast, one mile from &#;Little Lea,&#; where he remained until November, when he was withdrawn upon developing serious respiratory difficulties.

    Lewis was sent to Malvern, England, which was famous as a heal