Jeffrey archer brief biography samples

Jeffrey Archer, Baron Archer of Weston-super-Mare, is a renowned English novelist and life peer known for his bestselling books published in over 114 countries and 47 languages, with sales exceeding 275 million copies.

Previously a Member of Parliament, his political career was cut short by a perjury conviction.

Jeffrey archer brief biography samples

Archer remains active in the House of Lords and is married to Mary Archer, a notable scientist in solar power[1†][2†].

Early Years and Education

Jeffrey Howard Archer was born in the City of London Maternity Hospital on April 15, 1940[1†].

When he was two weeks old, he and his family moved to the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, where he spent most of his young life[1†][2†].

Archer was educated at Wellington School[1†][6†], and later at Brasenose College, Oxford[1†][6†].

At Oxford, he was successful in athletics, competing in sprinting and hurdling[1†][2†]. He was President of the University Athletics Club and