Charlotte Mary Yonge | |
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Born | Otterbourne, Hampshire, England | 11 August 1823
Died | 24 March 1901 Otterbourne, Hampshire, England | (aged 77)
Resting place | St. Matthew's Church, Otterbourne, Hampshire |
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | English |
Period | 19th century |
Genre | Children's literature |
Charlotte Mary Yonge (11 August 1823 – 24 March 1901) was an English novelist, who wrote in the service of the church. Her abundant books helped to spread the influence of the Oxford Movement and showed her keen interest in matters of public health and sanitation.