Charlotte Brontë (April 21, 1816 – March 31, 1855), the British novelist best known for Jane Eyre, was born in Thornton, a small West Yorkshire village in England.

She was born into a clerical family that valued education; she became the family chronicler and champion.

Charlotte lead the charge for herself and her two brilliant sisters, Emily and Anne, in their quest to become published authors.

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