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          G. K. Chesterton

          English author and Christian apologist (1874–1936)

          Not to be confused with A. K. Chesterton.

          G. K. Chesterton


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          Chesterton in 1909

          BornGilbert Keith Chesterton
          (1874-05-29)29 May 1874
          Kensington, London, England
          Died14 June 1936(1936-06-14) (aged 62)
          Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England
          Resting placeRoman Catholic Cemetery, Beaconsfield
          Occupation
          • Journalist
          • novelist
          • essayist
          • poet
          EducationUniversity College London
          Period1900–1936
          GenreEssays, fantasy, Christian apologetics, Catholic apologetics, mystery, poetry
          Literary movementCatholic literary revival[1]
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          Gilbert Keith ChestertonKC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English author, philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary and art critic.[2]

          Chesterton created the fictional priest-detective Father Brown,[3] and wrote on apologetics, such as his wor