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John William Jakes is an American writer known for his American historical novel genre. His Civil War trilogy, North and South, has sold millions of copies worldwide. He is also the author of the Kent Family Chronicles. He uses the pseudonym Jay Scotland.
BornJohn William Jakes, March 31, 1932, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Pen nameJay Scotland
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
Period1950–present
GenreHistorical novels, fantasy, science fiction
Notable worksThe Kent Family Chronicles, North and South trilogy
SpouseRachel (m. 1951)
Children4

About John Jakes

Novelist John Jakes was born in Illinois, United States on March 31, 1932. He dies at the age of 90, on March 11, 2023.

He is most known for The Kent Family Chronicles and the North and South Trilogy, both of which he wrote. He's also recognized for his science fiction series Brak the Barbarian.

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John Jakes before becoming famous

John Jakes was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1932 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He obtained a master's degree in literature from The Ohio State University after studying creative writing at DePauw University.

Achievement of John Jakes

He was a member of the American Guild of Swordsmen and Sorcerers (SAGA).

John Jakes's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had four children with his wife, Rachel.

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His historical fiction, like that of Novelist Harry Turtledove, is well-known.

John Jakes Income & Net worth

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Latest information about John Jakes updated on March 22 2023.