Augustus Dickens | |
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| Born | Augustus Newnham Dickens 10 November 1827 London, England |
| Died | 4 October 1866 (aged 38) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Moses |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Brother of novelist Charles Dickens |
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| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | John Dickens Elizabeth Dickens |
| Relatives | Charles Dickens (brother) Frederick Dickens (brother) Alfred Lamert Dickens (brother) |
Augustus Newnham Dickens (10 November 1827 – 4 October 1866) was the youngest brother of English novelist Charles Dickens, and the inspiration for Charles's pen name 'Boz'. Augustus emigrated to America and pursued various careers including as a land agent in Chicago. While he was described as social and cultured, with his home the center of lively gatherings, including artists and writers, there were rumors of alcoholism. He had also left his first wife in England to emigrate with another woman, who was known as his wife in America. He died aged 38, perhaps of tuberculosis and is buried in Graceland Cemetery.