Colonel Archie Christie | |
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 Christie in 1915 | |
| Born | 30 September 1889 Peshawar, British Raj (modern day Pakistan) |
| Died | 20 December 1962 (aged 73) Godalming, England |
| Nationality | British |
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| Children | 2, including Rosalind Hicks |
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Colonel Archibald Christie CMG DSO (30 September 1889 – 20 December 1962) was a British businessman and military officer. He was the first husband of mystery writer Dame Agatha Christie; they married in 1914 and divorced in 1928. They separated in 1927 after a major rift due to his infidelity and obtained a divorce the following year. During that period Agatha wrote some of her most renowned detective novels. Shortly after the divorce, Christie married Nancy Neele, and the couple lived quietly for the rest of their lives. Christie became a successful businessman and was invited to be on the board of directors of several major companies.