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Henry Fielding
English novelist and dramatist
1707
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1754
genre:
satire
country of citizenship:
Kingdom of Great Britain
educated at:
Eton College
occupation:
writer, journalist, jurist, judge, novelist, playwright, poet lawyer
Henry Fielding (22 April 1707 – 8 October 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich, earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the picaresque novel Tom Jones. Additionally, he holds a significant place in the history of law enforcement, having used his authority as a magistrate to found (with his half-brother John) what some have called London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners. His younger sister, Sarah, also became a successful writer.
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