Obituary of Thomas Hardy

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Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy OM (born June 2, 1840 in Stinsford, England) was a novelist, poet, and writer who was best known for being influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism and for his 1891 novel, “Tess of the d’Urbervilles.” Thomas died on January 11, 1928 and his death was because of pleurisy. He died at age 87.

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Thomas Hardy Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hardy, Thomas
    • Common Name: Thomas Hardy
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Stinsford, England
    • Birth Date: June 02, 1840
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Tom
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $55 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Thomas's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Hardy
    • Father: Thomas Hardy (1811-1892)
    • Mother: Jemima Hardy (1813-1904)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Emma Gifford (married 1874-1912, her death)
      • Florence Dugdale (married 1914-1928, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 11 1928 at age 87
  • Place: Dorchester, England
  • Cause of Death: Lung disease (pleurisy)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on January 16, 1928 at Westminster Abbey
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at Poets Corner in Stinsford, Dorset

Category Tags:

NovelistPoet Writer British Born on June 2nd Born in 1840 Died in 1928 Died at age 87 Died from Lung disease

Thomas's Notable Roles:

  • Tess of the d’Urbervilles

Quotable Quotes:

"Thomas Hardy's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to worldwide acclaim as one of the greatest English writers of his time will always be remembered. (V)"

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