Ken Follett
British novelist (born 1949)
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British novelist (born 1949)
Born
June 5, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, novelist, prose writer
United KingdomBorn in Cardiff
1949
Born in Cardiff (1949-06-05)
1979
AwardEdgar Awards
1999
AwardBancarella Literary Prize
2003
AwardAudie Awards
2003
AwardCorine Literature Prize
2010
AwardInternational Thriller Writers Awards
Present
About
Kenneth Martin Follett is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold more than 195 million copies of his works.
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Who is Ken Follett?+
Kenneth Martin Follett is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold more than 195 million copies of his works.
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Follett born?+
Ken Follett was born on June 5, 1949.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — June 5, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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