G.K. Chesterton date of birth:
May 29, 1874
How old was G.K. Chesterton when died?
62
Where was G.K. Chesterton born?
Kensington, London, England
When did G.K. Chesterton die?
June 14, 1936
What is G.K. Chesterton nationality?
British
What is G.K. Chesterton's occupation?
Journalist, Novelist, Essayist
What genre is G.K. Chesterton's work?
Fantasy, Christian apologetics, Catholic apologetics, Mystery, Poetry, Essays
Short Biography
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) better known as G. K. Chesterton, was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox." Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out."