Wilbur Smith

January 10, 2024
Non-fiction Author

Quick Facts

Wilbur Smith
Full Name Wilbur Smith
Occupation Non-Fiction Author
Date Of Birth Jan 9, 1933(1933-01-09)
Age 91
Birthplace Kabwe
Country Zambia
Birth City Central
Horoscope Capricorn

Wilbur Smith Biography

Name Wilbur Smith
Birthday Jan 9
Birth Year 1933
Place Of Birth Kabwe
Home Town Central
Birth Country Zambia
Birth Sign Capricorn
Parents Herbert James Smith, Elfreda Smith
Spouse Mokhiniso Smith , Danielle Antoinette Thomas
Children(s) Dieter Schmidt, Shaun Smith, Christian Smith, Lawrence Smith

Wilbur Smith is one of the most popular and richest Non-Fiction Author who was born on January 9, 1933 in Kabwe, Central, Zambia. Author of African descent whose work relates to the colonization and discovery of African areas. His books include his Ballantyne, Courtney, and Egyptian series.

The novel he wrote, The Diamond Hunters, was made into a movie which starred His novel, The Diamond Hunters, was adapted into a film starring Alyssa Milano..

He divorced and married several times, and had three kids before he got married to his fourth wife Danielle Thomas, in 1971. He dedicated all his books to her up to her passing in 1999.

Wilbur Smith Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Non-Fiction Author
House Living in own house.

Wilbur Smith is one of the richest Non-Fiction Author from Zambia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wilbur Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His graduation at Rhodes University in South Africa in the year 1954. He was an accountant before releasing his debut novel When the Lion Feeds in 1964.

He spent part of his youth working on an animal ranch in his homeland of Northern Rhodesia (modern-day Zambia).

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Who is Wilbur Smith Dating?

According to our records, Wilbur Smith married to Mokhiniso Smith , Danielle Antoinette Thomas. As of December 1, 2023, Wilbur Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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Wilbur Ranked on the list of most popular Non-Fiction Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Zambia. Wilbur Smith celebrates birthday on January 9 of every year.

In what order should I read Wilbur Smith books?

  • When the Lion Feeds (1964)
  • The Sound of Thunder (1966)
  • A Sparrow Falls (1977)
  • The Burning Shore (1985)
  • Power of the Sword (1986)
  • Rage (1987)
  • A Time to Die (1989)
  • Golden Fox (1990)

What is Wilbur Smith's most popular book?

1 River God (Ancient Egypt, #1) by Wilbur Smith 4.20 avg rating — 37,172 ratings score: 3,451, and 35 people voted
2| Birds of Prey (Courtney, #9) by Wilbur Smith 4.21 avg rating — 11,504 ratings score: 2,327, and 24 people voted

How many wives has Wilbur Smith had?

Wilbur Smith
Genre| Nature, adventure
Notable works| When the Lion Feeds The Dark of the Sun Shout at the Devil The Sunbird Eagle in the Sky
Spouse| Anne Rennie (1957–1962) Jewell Slabbart (1964 – unknown date) Danielle Thomas (1971–1999) Mokhiniso Rakhimova (2000–2021)
Children| Shaun Christian Lawrence

Is Wilbur Smith A good writer?

Wilbur Smith is an iconic author who has sold over 130 million books during his 55 years of writing. To date, he has published more than 41 bestsellers, which encompass the Courtney Series, the Egyptian Series and the Ballantyne Series.

What to read after a sparrow falls?

  • When the Lion Feeds.
  • Sound of Thunder.
  • A Sparrow Falls.
  • The Burning Shore.
  • Power of the Sword.
  • Rage.
  • A Time to Die.
  • Golden Fox.

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