Ken Follett: Biography, Facts and Career
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Kenneth Martin Follett (born 5 June 1949) is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold nearly 200 million copies of his works. Follett's commercial breakthrough came with the spy thriller Eye of the Needle (1978). After writing more best-sellers in the genre in the 1980s, he branched into historical fiction with The Pillars of the Earth (1989), an epic set in medieval England which became his best-known work and the first book in the Kingsbridge series. He has continued to write in both genres, including the Century Trilogy. Many of his books have achieved high ranking on bestseller lists, including the number-one position on the New York Times Best Seller list.
Quick facts about Ken Follett
- Full name: Ken Follett
- Born: 1949-06-05
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q210669
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Who is Ken Follett?
Kenneth Martin Follett (born 5 June 1949) is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold nearly 200 million copies of his works. Follett's commercial breakthrough came with the spy thriller Eye of the Needle (1978).
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Ken Follett is France.
When was Ken Follett born?
Ken Follett was born on 1949-06-05.
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