When was C. S. Lewis born and where was he born?
Clive Staples Lewis was born on the 29th of November 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. He was born to a family that would later experience significant loss and trauma during his childhood.
Common questions about C. S. Lewis
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Why did C. S. Lewis change his name to Jack?
C. S. Lewis adopted the name Jack at the age of four after his family dog Jacksie was fatally struck by a horse-drawn carriage. He chose this name to honor the memory of his beloved pet and answered to no other name for a time.
When did C. S. Lewis convert to Christianity and what influenced his conversion?
C. S. Lewis converted to Christianity on the 22nd of September 1931 after a late-night walk with J. R. R. Tolkien and Hugo Dyson. His conversion was influenced by the arguments of his Oxford colleagues and the writings of G. K. Chesterton.
When did C. S. Lewis marry Joy Davidman and when did she die?
C. S. Lewis married Joy Davidman in a civil ceremony on the 4th of May 1956 and in a Christian marriage on the 21st of March 1957. Joy Davidman died on the 13th of July 1960 from terminal bone cancer.
When did C. S. Lewis die and what caused his death?
C. S. Lewis died on the 22nd of November 1963 at 5:30 pm from end-stage kidney failure. His death occurred at The Kilns in his bedroom and was largely overshadowed by the assassination of John F. Kennedy.