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Jane Austen

1775 — 1817简·奥斯丁

English novelist (1775–1817)

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Born1775
BirthplaceSteventon
Fieldswriter, short story writer, novelist
01 / A LIFE IN CONTEXT

The story, in brief.

Jane Austen was an English writer known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment on the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.

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02 / THROUGH THE YEARS

A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

  1. 1775
    Life

    Born in Steventon

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  2. 1785~ age 10
    Education

    Reading Abbey Girls' School

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  3. 1817~ age 42
    Life

    Death

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Sources retrieved 2026-11-01. Dates and milestones: Wikidata contributors, CC0 ↗. Biographical introduction: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Ancient dates and traditional biographies may be disputed; consult the linked records.

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