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J. K. Rowling
English author (born 1965).
The record
J. K. Rowling is an English author. Born on 31 July 1965 in Yate, Rowling is 61.
Notable works include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Rowling studied at Wyedean School and University of Exeter. Honours include Nestlé Children's Book Prize, Nestlé Children's Book Prize and Nestlé Children's Book Prize, among 14 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 181 languages, J. K. Rowling is No. 197 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 31 July 1965, Yate (age 61)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Film producer, writer, novelist
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Wyedean School, University of Exeter
- Genres
- Tragicomedy, fantasy, crime literature
- Languages
- English, British English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 181
Did you know
31 Jul
Shares a birthday with Milton Friedman and Louis de Funès.
181
Has a Wikipedia article in 181 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
J. K. Rowling
- FatherPeter James Rowling
- MotherAnne Rowling
- SpouseJorge Arantes
- SpouseNeil Murray
Honours and works
Awards
- Nestlé Children's Book Prize1997
- Nestlé Children's Book Prize1998
- Nestlé Children's Book Prize1999
- Children's bookshop prize1999
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel2000
- Honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews2000
- Honorary doctor of the Edinburgh Napier University2000
- Honorary doctor of the University of Exeter2000
- Hugo Award for Best Novel2001
- Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek2001
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh2002
- Hotze de Roos Prize2002
- Prijs van de Jonge Jury2002
- De Kinderjury2002
Notable works
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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