Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, was an Indian social reformer. He campaigned against superstitions, untouchability, child marriage and dowry. He was also a prolific author.

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.