Spouse:
* Catherine Hogarth (1816-1879): Dickens married Catherine when he was 24 and she was 20. They had ten children together.
Children:
* Charles Dickens Jr. (1837-1896): Followed in his father's footsteps and became a journalist and novelist.
* Mary Dickens (1838-1896): A writer and editor who became the first woman to edit a major London newspaper.
* Kate Dickens (1839-1929): A writer who published two novels and numerous short stories.
* Frederick Dickens (1841-1910): A lawyer who moved to Australia.
* Alfred Dickens (1845-1912): A writer and businessman who became known for his travel writing.
* Sydney Dickens (1846-1933): A journalist and publisher who became a successful businessman.
* Walter Landor Dickens (1850-1908): A painter and sculptor who also wrote a biography of his father.
* Francis Dickens (1852-1932): An actor who worked in the theater.
* Henry Fielding Dickens (1853-1919): A lawyer who served in the British Parliament.
* Dora Dickens (1855-1885): Suffered from epilepsy and died young.
Relationships:
* Ellen Ternan (1839-1914): Dickens had a long-term relationship with actress Ellen Ternan after separating from his wife. The exact nature of their relationship remains a subject of debate among scholars, with some believing it was a love affair, while others argue it was more platonic.
Important Notes:
* Dickens' relationship with Catherine deteriorated over the years, and they formally separated in 1858.
* Dickens' complex family life, particularly his relationship with Ellen Ternan, is often seen as a source of inspiration for his writings.
* He was a devoted father to his children, even though his separation from Catherine caused significant upheaval in their lives.
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