Quick Info
| Profession | Crime fiction writer and playwright |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 15/09/1890 |
| Age | 85 years (died on 12, Jan, 1976) |
| Birthplace | Torquay, Devon, England |
| Date of Death | 12/01/1976 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Agatha Christie
30/10/2026
The British Library in London opened 'Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery', an exhibition running until 20/06/2027. It features around 100 rare artefacts, including early manuscript drafts, exam notes and Christie's personal typewriter, and it covers her childhood, travels and personal life.
22/09/2026
Lucy Foley's new Miss Marple novel, 'Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel', was published as an authorised continuation of the series. It was launched during the International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, where Foley also spoke about her work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Mallowan (born Miller) |
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| Known As | Queen of Crime |
| Summary | English detective novelist and playwright, creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, and one of the best-selling novelists of all time. |
| Death Place | Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Pen Names | Mary Westmacott |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7¾ in (1.72 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Early Education | Home-educated by her parents until age 12 |
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| Schooling | Girls' school in Torquay, Devon (1902–1905) |
| Further Education | Studied in Paris, France (1905–1910) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies & Interests | Travel, music (accomplished pianist) |
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Relationships & More
| Engagement | Officially engaged to Reggie Lucy, a Royal Artillery major, in 1912 before marrying Archibald Christie |
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| Spouse | Sir Max Mallowan |
Family
| Father | Frederick Alvah Miller (American stockbroker, died 1901) |
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| Mother | Clara Boehmer (Clarissa Margaret Boehmer) |
| Siblings | An older brother (Louis Montant 'Monty' Miller) |
| Spouse | Max Mallowan |
Career
| Debut Novel | The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920), introducing Hercule Poirot |
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| Output | Around 66 detective novels, numerous short story collections, and about 25 plays |
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| Other Work | Member of the Detection Club, co-authored three mysteries with fellow members |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her books have been translated into more than 100 languages | |
| 2. She disappeared for 11 days in 1926, an event that drew major media attention | |
| 3. Her first published novel was rejected by several publishers before its 1920 release | |
| 4. Her works are reportedly outsold only by the Bible and the works of William Shakespeare | |
| 5. The house in Baghdad where she lived during her visits to Iraq is now abandoned and deteriorating, as reported in October 2026 |
