Born in England in July 1965, Joanne Rowling had to overcome many difficulties before becoming one of the most successful writers in history. Sometimes going by the nickname Jo, she attended Exeter University, in Exeter, England, where she earned a French and Classics degree. She moved to London where she switched jobs often. She began writing the Harry Potter series when she received the idea of the plot during a delayed train ride.
Rowling moved to Portugal and taught English as a foreign language. She married Jorge Arantes in October 1992 and gave birth to their daughter, Jessica, in 1993. Rowling and Arantes divorced in 1995, and Rowling moved back to the UK. She completed writing Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone and it was published
Rowling moved to Portugal and taught English as a foreign language. She married Jorge Arantes in October 1992 and gave birth to their daughter, Jessica, in 1993. Rowling and Arantes divorced in 1995, and Rowling moved back to the UK. She completed writing Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone and it was published