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Archibald Christie, , known as Archie Christie (1889–1962), was a British businessman and military officer. He was the first husband of mystery writer Dame Agatha Christie. They wed in 1914 and divorced in 1928. During that period, they shared many happy times; and Agatha wrote some of her best detective novels. They separated in 1927 after a major rift and obtained a divorce the following year. Shortly after this, Christie married Nancy Neele, and the couple lived quietly for the rest of their lives. Christie became a successful businessman and was invited to be on the boards of several major companies. ==Early life== Archibald Christie was born in 1889 in India. His father, also called Archibald Christie, was in the Indian Civil Service. It is said that he was a judge; however, his death notice in the journal called ''The Law Times'' states that he was a barrister.〔(''The Law Times, 1901'', Volume 110, p. 484. Online reference ); accessed 29 January 2015.〕 His mother was Ellen Ruth "Peg" Coates, who is often mentioned in her daughter-in-law (Agatha)'s autobiography. Peg was born in Portumna, Galway, Ireland, in 1862. Her father was Dr Samuel Coates (died 1879).〔(''The Lancet, Vol 2, 1879'', p. 857. Online reference ); accessed 29 January 2015.〕 Her brother was in the Indian Medical Service, and she was staying with him when she met Archibald Christie (senior),〔Christie, Agatha (14 October 2010). ''An Autobiography'' (Kindle Locations 4227–4229). Harper Collins Publishers. Kindle Edition〕 who was thirteen years older than she was. In 1888, at the age of 26, she married him.〔''India Select Marriages'', FHL Film #510886〕 The couple had two sons, Archie and Campbell. Christie was sent to England to be educated. He was a boarder at Hillside Boys School in Godalming for some years. In 1901, when Christie was eleven, his father died. Two years later, Peg Christie married William Hemsley,〔Bristol Parish Registers 1903, FHL Film #4202183〕 a schoolteacher at Clifton College, Bristol, and Christie moved there to complete his education. After he left school, he passed the entrance exam to the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and, in 1909, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery. He then joined the 138th Battery Royal Field Artillery. He wanted to be a pilot so he paid for private lessons in the Bristol Flying School at Brooklands and gained his aviators' certificate on 12 July 1912.〔(''Flight'' 20 July 1912 )〕 He met Agatha Miller when he was invited to a ball on 12 October 1912 by Lady Clifford at her grand home Ugbrooke House in Chudleigh. A description of her meeting with Christie is given by Agatha in her autobiography: Christie came my way quite soon in the dance. He was a tall, fair young man, with crisp curly hair, a rather interesting nose, turned up not down, and a great air of careless confidence about him. He was introduced to me, asked for a couple of dances, and said that his friend Griffiths had told him to look out for me. We got on together very well; he danced splendidly and I danced again several more times with him. I enjoyed the evening thoroughly.〔Christie, Agatha (14 October 2010). ''An Autobiography'' (Kindle Locations 4085–4088). HarperCollins Publishers. Kindle Edition〕 In April 1913, Lt Christie was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps, and he became a flying officer with No. 3 Squadron based at Larkhill. However, he was unable to continue flying because of sinus problems so became a transport officer, also in the Royal Flying Corps.〔Wright, Peter. "The War Service of Archibald Christie", Cross and Cockade International, Autumn 2010, p. 161〕 On Christmas Eve 1914, shortly after the outbreak of World War I, Christie and Agatha were married at Emmanuel Church, Clifton, Bristol, close to the home of his parents. Christie was progressively promoted during the war until he became colonel. He was mentioned in dispatches five times; and, at the end of the war, he received a DSO and a CMG. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Archie Christie」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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