According to a biography, I found he that his family moved to London in 1822. Since he was born in 1812, that would make Charles about 10.
He was 10 when he moved to London.
Charles Dickens was about 10 years old when he moved to London in 1822. His family's relocation was due to financial difficulties, particularly his father's imprisonment for debt. This experience greatly influenced his future writing and themes regarding social issues.
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