Bill Bryson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bill Bryson
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Dec 8, 1951(1951-12-08)
Age	73
Birthplace	Des Moines
Country	United States
Birth City	Iowa
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Bill Bryson Biography

Bill Bryson is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 8, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. American author who wrote a variety of books, including a bestseller in the UK known as Notes from a Small Island in 1995. She also wrote an award-winning book called A Brief History of Nearly Everything in 2003.

He spoke to the former British PM He interviewed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2006. in the year 2006.

William McGuire Bryson OBE HonFRS (/ˈ b r aɪ s ən / ; born 8 December 1951) is an American-British author of books on travel, the English language, science, and other non-fiction topics. Born in the United States, he has been a resident of Britain for most of his adult life, returning to the United States between 1995 and 2003, and holds dual American and British citizenships. He served as the chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.

Bryson attended Drake University for two years before dropping out in 1972, deciding instead to backpack around Europe for four months. He returned to Europe the following year with a high school friend, Matt Angerer (the pseudonymous Stephen Katz). Bryson wrote about some of his experiences from this trip in his book Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe.

He got married Cynthia Billen whom he met during his time in Europe and they had four children together.

Bill Bryson Net Worth

Bill Bryson is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bill Bryson 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a psychiatrist in a institution within Europe throughout the 70s.

He was awarded the Aventis Prize in 2004 for the best general science book. It was a short History of Nearly Everything.

Bryson was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Bill Bryson Sr., a sports journalist who worked for fifty years at the Des Moines Register, and Agnes Mary (née McGuire), the home furnishings editor at the same newspaper. His mother was of Irish descent. He had an older brother, Michael (1942–2012), and a sister, Mary Jane Elizabeth. In 2006, Bryson published The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, a humorous account of his childhood years in Des Moines.

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Who is Bill Bryson Dating?

According to our records, Bill Bryson married to Cynthia Billen. As of December 1, 2023, Bill Bryson’s is not dating anyone.

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Bill Bryson is a popular author who is driven by a deep curiosity for the world we live in. Bill’s books and lectures demonstrate an abiding love for science and an appreciation for its social importance. His international bestseller, A Short History of Nearly Everything (2003), is widely acclaimed for its accessible communication of science and has since been adapted for children.

Facts & Trivia

Bill Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bill Bryson celebrates birthday on December 8 of every year.

Bryson has received numerous awards for his ability to communicate science with passion and enthusiasm. In 2004, he won the prestigious Aventis Prize for best general science book that year, with A Short History of Nearly Everything. In 2005, the book won the EU Descartes Prize for science communication. In 2005 he received the President’s Award from the Royal Society of Chemistry for advancing the cause of the chemical sciences. In 2007, he won the Bradford Washburn Award from the Museum of Science in Boston, MA for contributions to the popularization of science. In 2012, he received the Kenneth B. Myer Award from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience in Melbourne, Australia.

Top Facts about Bill Bryson

1. Bill Bryson is an American-British author born in 1951.
2. He has written over 20 books, including “A Walk in the Woods” and “Notes from a Small Island.”
3. Bryson has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Aventis Prize for Science Books.
4. He served as Chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.
5. Bryson was awarded an honorary OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2006.
6. His book “A Short History of Nearly Everything” sold over two million copies worldwide.
7. Bryson’s writing often combines humor with informative content about science and history.
8. He currently resides in England with his family.
9. In addition to writing, Bryson has also worked as a journalist and travel writer.
10. His latest book, “The Body: A Guide for Occupants,” was published in 2019 and explores human anatomy and physiology.

What is Bill Bryson's best selling book?

• 8 ) Notes from a Small Island. …
• 7 ) The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. …
• 3 ) A Walk in the Woods. …
• 3 ) In a Sunburned Country. …
• 3 ) At Home: A Short History of Private Life. …
• 3 ) A Really Short History of Nearly Everything. …
• 2 ) One Summer: America, 1927. …
• 1 ) A Short History of Nearly Everything.

Where does Bill Bryson live today?

They currently live in rural Hampshire and maintain a small flat in South Kensington, London. From 1995 to 2003 they lived in Hanover, New Hampshire. Although able to apply for British citizenship, Bryson said in 2010 that he had declined a citizenship test, declaring himself “too cowardly” to take it.

What is Bill Bryson known for?

William ‘Bill’ McGuire Bryson (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on scientific subjects.

Why is Bryson retiring?

Bill Bryson, whose science and travel books have sold millions of copies, has announced that he intends to retire from writing in favour of spending more time with his children and grandchildren.

What is Bill Bryson's funniest book?

My favourite is “ neither here nor there “, it’s the funniest book ever and then i can count the others that i’ve read.