This page is about the life of author, screenwriter and entrepreneur JK Rowling, and we spotlight JK Rowling’s children.

Biography of JK Rowling

JK Rowling is a famous British author born on July 31, 1965 in Yate, England, to Rolls-Royce aeronautical engineer Peter James Rowling and scientific engineer Anne Volant Rowling. She grew up alongside her younger sister Dianne.

When she was nine, her family moved to Tutshill, where they later bought a church. Rowling always loved writing and always dreamed of becoming a writer.

His development was strongly influenced by his mother and sister. Rowling’s mother died of multiple sclerosis in 1990. Her mother’s death greatly influenced Rowling’s completion of her project and she went on to write the first chapter of Harry Potter.

As a result, the famous Harry Potter has become a global phenomenon, with books, films, memorabilia and even theme parks dedicated to our favorite wizarding world. JK Rowling became the first author to become a millionaire thanks to her brilliant ideas.

She is 57 years old.

JK Rowling had her primary education at St. Michael’s Primary School in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire and completed her secondary education at Wyedean School and College in Sedbury, where she obtained her BA in English, French and German.

JK Rowling’s books The first book, The Philosopher’s Stone, was published in 1997 after 12 different publishers fought to get it published.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire broke the record for the best-selling book in a single day in 2004.

The Harry Potter films, based on the books of the same name, have grossed more than $7.7 billion. The final poster of the film didn’t even need a title as the plot was so well known.

JK Rowling is the second highest paid author in the world after James Patterson. She was also the first author to achieve billionaire status.

The author’s first husband was Arantes. Jorge, a Portuguese television journalist by profession, befriended Rowling in a bar over a shared passion.

JK Rowling’s current husband is Neil Murray, born June 30, 1971 in Scotland. Murray works as a GP and anesthetist at hospitals in St John’s and Edinburgh.

How many children does JK Rowling have?

Joanne Rowling has three children, all around the same age.

Who are JK Rowling’s children?

Rowling’s eldest daughter Jessica was born on July 27, 1993 from her first marriage to Jorge Arantes.

Rowling married Neil Murray on March 24, 2003 and their son David was born on March 24, 2003.

Murray was also the father of Rowling’s youngest daughter, Mackenzie, born January 23, 2005.

Who is his father?

On October 16, 1992, Rowling and Arantes married and on July 27, 1993, she gave birth to Jessica Isabel Rowling Arantes.

Rowling and Arantes divorced a few months later, in November 1993.