David Gemmell

David Gemmell net worth and salary: David Gemmell is a Novelist who has a net worth of $5 million. David Gemmell was born in in August 1, 1948. Known for his works in the heroic fantasy genre, this English author penned such bestsellers as Legend, Waylander, and Quest for Lost Heroes. Also a writer of historical fiction, he published the Troy Trilogy and the two-part Greek series.
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Popular As David Gemmell
Occupation Novelist
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 1, 1948 (England)
Birthday August 1
Town/City England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

David Gemmell’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

David Gemmell was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

Known for his works in the heroic fantasy genre, this English author penned such bestsellers as Legend, Waylander, and Quest for Lost Heroes. Also a writer of historical fiction, he published the Troy Trilogy and the two-part Greek series.

Before Fame

He was arrested several times during his teenage years for his involvement in an illegal gambling organization. After working for a time as a club bouncer, he began a career as a journalist, freelancing for the Daily Express and the Daily Mail, among other newspapers.

Trivia

During his early childhood years, he suffered greatly at the hands of bullies, but his stepfather, Bill Woodford (the inspiration for many of Gemmell's hero characters), encouraged him to defend himself.

Family Life

With his first wife, Valerie, he had two children. He eventually left Valerie for his second wife, Stella.

Associated With

Fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss was one of the 2012 recipients of the David Gemmell Legend Award (an honor established in 2009 in Gemmell's memory).

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