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Ken Follett

British novelist (born 1949)

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  • Fame37.7
  • Momentum1.8
  • United Kingdom rank#172
  • Writers rank#132
  • Wikipedia42.4K
  • Wikipedia
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  • Rank in United Kingdom
    #172
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  • Age
    77
    Born 1949
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Updated 2026-05-29

Welsh author who moved 200 million copies of thrillers and historical epics. Best known for The Pillars of the Earth, a doorstop that defined the historical fiction genre for generations.

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Writer / Author
Category
Writers
Country
United Kingdom
Country rank
#172
Category rank
#132
Last updated
2026-05-29
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Kenneth Martin Follett is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold nearly 200 million copies of his works.

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Historical22.5
Source confidence80.0
Completeness90.0
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#172
Category rank
#132
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Born
June 5, 1949
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