English author, poet, and philosopher G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) died in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, UK on 14 June 1936 at the age of 62. He was an influential figure in the early 20th century. Chesterton was a prolific writer – he wrote a hundred books, thousands of poems, and hundreds of essays – and is best remembered for his fictional works such as The Man Who Was Thursday, the Father Brown stories, and most notably, The Everlasting Man. His non-fiction works included the book Orthodoxy and controversial works such as What’s Wrong With the World. Apart from his writing, Chesterton was an advocate for social justice, and his works often argued on behalf of the poor and marginalised. He was an early supporter of Distributism, a Christian economic and social philosophy. His works addressed themes of justice, religion, artistry, and beauty. Chesterton’s influence and legacy have endured throughout the years that followed his death. Chesterton societies and societies devoted to studying his works have been established around the world, and he is still read widely today.