Jerome K. Jerome
English humorist (1859-1927)
1859 — 1927
Quick Facts
Profession
English humorist (1859-1927)
Born
May 2, 1859
Died
1927 (age ~68)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, actor, journalist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in WalsallDied in Northampton
1859
Born in Walsall (1859-05-02)
1927
Died in Northampton
About
Jerome Klapka Jerome was an English writer and humorist, best known for the comic travelogue Three Men in a Boat (1889). Other works include the essay collections Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (1886) and Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow; Three Men on the Bummel, a sequel to Three Men in a Boat; and several other novels.
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Who is Jerome K. Jerome?+
Jerome Klapka Jerome was an English writer and humorist, best known for the comic travelogue Three Men in a Boat (1889). Other works include the essay collections Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (1886) and Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow; Three Men on the Bummel, a sequel to Three Men in a Boat; a
What does the name Jerome mean?+
The name Jerome means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is of French origin.
When was Jerome K. Jerome born?+
Jerome K. Jerome was born on May 2, 1859.
When did Jerome K. Jerome die?+
Jerome K. Jerome died in 1927, at approximately 68 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.
The name Jerome is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jerome — May 2, 1859
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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