Albus Dumbledore

Albus Dumbledore is a fictional wizard and headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Harry Potter series of books and movies. The character of Dumbledore was played in the films by Richard Harris until his death in October 25, 2002 caused by Hodgkin's Disease. The role has since been played by Michael Gambon.

Dumbledore was born to Kendra and Percival Dumbledore in July or August, 1881. His mother was killed by his mentally unstable sister Ariana Dumbledore when he was 18 years old. His father went to prison for attacking a muggle (person of non-magic heritage) when he was 10. By the age of 17 he had fallen in love with Gellert Grindelwald but was let down by him after Grindelwald killed his sister showing his true character.

During his long lifetime he enjoyed being the Head Of Gryffindor House; Transfiguration Professor, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Order of Merlin First Class, Supreme Mugwump and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot.

Dumbledore was murdered by Severus Snape after young Draco Malfoy was unable to fulfill his promise to Voldemort kill Dumbledore. He is the only headmaster buried at Hogwarts.

• The Harry Potter Lexicon: Albus Dumbledore Timeline

• 1881: Born

• 1891: Father goes to prison

• 1892: First year at Hogwarts

• 1899: Takes N.E.W.T. exams

• 1938-1955: Transfigurations Professor at Hogwarts

• 1938: Meets with Tom Riddle

• 1945: Defeats Grindelwald

• 1955: Becomes headmaster at Hogwarts

• 1956: Hires Minerva McGonagall as Transfigurations Professor

• 1980: Severus Snape warns him about Voldemort's plans to attack James and Lily Potter

• November 1, 1981: Leaves baby Harry on the Dursley's doorstep

• December 25, 1991: Gives Harry his father's Invisibility Cloak

• May 8, 1993: Lucius Malfoy removes him from his Headmaster position

• September 1993: Allows Hermione Granger to use a time-turner to attend extra classes

• June 1995: Calls together the Order of the Phoenix

• Spring 1996: Dolores Umbridge removes him as Headmaster

• June 1996: Faces Voldemort at the Battle at the Department of Mysteries

• Summer 1996: Obtains the Salazar Slytherin Ring Horcrux

• June 1997: Enters Horcrux cave with harry | Severus Snape kills him

• May 1998: Speaks with Harry from the after-life one last time