They lived together for the last 13 years of his life. They had a son who died in infancy according to his daughter Kate. He left her 1000 pounds so she wouldnt have to work again. She later married and became the artist known as Perugini. She married again after being widowed and they had a boys school in England.
Ellen Teran
Charles Dickens and Ellen Ternan had a discreet and controversial relationship while Dickens was still married. After Dickens's death, Ternan lived a quiet life out of the public eye and avoided discussing their relationship. The details of their romance were not well-documented, leaving much speculation and mystery surrounding their relationship.
Dickens and Ellen Ternan's romance ended due to societal pressure and the need to maintain Dickens's public image as a respected author. Their relationship was kept secret, and when it was revealed, it caused a scandal that led to their separation.
Ellen Ternan was a young actress. In 1856 Dickens met her, and her youth and charm reinforced his disappointment in his marriage. They lived together for the last 13 years of his life. She later married and became the artist known as Perugini. She married again after being widowed.
his wife found out about it :-O
Ellen Ternan, the actress, was Dickens' friend and protege and possibly his mistress. There was some speculation that she bore Dickens a son, but this has never been substantiated. After his death, she received an unrevealed sum of money and later married. She almost never spoke of Dickens.
Ellen Ternan was performing in plays alongside her mother and sister when Dickens met them and became a friend to the family. His relationship with Ellen (which is still ambiguous) continued until his death.
Ellen Ternan
Her name was Ellen Ternan.
Nobody knows for certain. Dickens destroyed pretty much all of his correspondance related to Ellen Ternan, although his daughter Katey and son Henry both supposedly confirmed later in their lives that there had been a child but it had died. Claire Tomalin's excellent book 'The Invisible Woman' deals with this question, and contains more details about their relationship.
Yes. In 1857, Dickens met and fell in love with a professional actress named Ellen Ternan. Their relationship seemed to have been the cause of his separation from his with Catherine. Dickens supported Ternan until he died (and probably after) and some say they had a child together.
Charles Dickens married Catherine Hogarth as his first wife, and then he married Ellen Ternan as his second wife.