Charles Dickens By coolious97 Feb 7, 1812 Charles Dickens is Born Dec 13, 1829 Charles Dickens becomes a free-lance reporter at Doctor's Commons Courts. Dec 13, 1830 Charles Dickens Falls in love with Maria Beadnell. Dec 13, 1835 Becomes engaged to Catherine Hogarth, daughter of his friend George Hogarth, an editor Dec 13, 1859 His London readings continue. Begins new weekly, All the Year Round. A Tale of Two Cities appears. Dec 13, 1868 Finishes his American reading tour. His health worsens, but takes additional duties at All the Year Round. Jun 9, 1870 Charles Dickens dies.