Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist and poet, born on April 21, 1816, in Thornton, Yorkshire. She is best known for her novel Jane Eyre, published in 1847 under the pen name Currer Bell. Brontë's works often explore themes of social criticism, morality, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Charlotte was one of three Brontë sisters who became famous writers, alongside Emily Brontë and Anne Brontë. The sisters grew up in a remote parsonage, which influenced their writing. Charlotte Brontë passed away on March 31, 1855, but her literary legacy continues to inspire readers worldwide.