C. S. Lewis' Life
This is a timeline of Lewis' life. I wanted to understand how and why he decided to become an atheist and, from there, what led to his return to Christian belief. This is very definitely a work in progress. I shall update it as I continue to study. C. S. Lewis Timeline Early Years (1898–1917) 1898 (Nov 29): Born in Belfast, Ireland, to Albert James Lewis and Florence (Flora) Augusta Lewis. Father was a solicitor (legal professional who works directly with clients as opposed to a Barister who works with the courts.) Maternal grandfather was a Church of Ireland priest. Maternal Great Grandfathers were Bishops. Flora Lewis was the first female mathematics graduate to study at Queen’s College, Belfast. Older brother Warren Hamilton Lewis - known as Warnie. Baptized in the Church of Ireland (Anglican) 1902: Jacksie killed by a horse-drawn carriage. After that Lewis wanted to be called Jacksie which became Jacks and fi...