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J.K. Rowling— Biography, Career, Books, and Net Worth
Joanne Kathleen Rowling, better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is well-known worldwide for her wildly popular Harry Potter books. Her writing has been translated into many different languages, making her a prominent figure worldwide. J. K. Rowling was born at Yate General Hospital near Bristol on July 31, 1965. She grew up in South West England, in the county of Gloucestershire. Rowling went to Exeter to study French and got a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986. As of 2022, she is one of the wealthiest authors in history, with a net worth of about $1 billion. Follow along to get a rare look into her life…