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Terry Deary

Birthday: January 3, 1946 (78 years)

HomeTown: England, England, United Kingdom

Terry Deary is an English author who is famous for his children’s books, particularly his Horrible Histories and Master Crook’s Crime Academy series. Born on January 3, 1946, Terry Deary hails from England, United Kingdom. As in 2024, Terry Deary's age is 78 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Terry Deary, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Terry Deary Wiki Table

Stage NameTerry Deary
Real NameTerry Deary
Profession(s)Children's Author,
BirthdayJanuary 3, 1946
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Age78 years
GenderMale
BirthplaceEngland, United Kingdom
HometownEngland, England, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish

Terry Deary Family and Personal Life

  1. Terry Deary was born in England, United Kingdom.
  2. Terry Deary’s birth sign is Capricorn.

Terry Deary Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Terry Deary?: Terry Deary is an English author who’s well-known for his Horrible Histories and Master Crook’s Crime Academy series.
  2. Early Life and Career: Before becoming a full-time writer, Terry spent his early years working for an English electricity company. He was also a member of Theatre Powys, a drama troupe, and worked as a drama teacher.
  3. Recognition and Awards: In 2000, the University of Sunderland gave Terry an Honorary Doctorate in Education for his contributions to literature.
  4. Personal Life: Terry was born in Sunderland, England. He later moved to Burnhope, County Durham, where he lives with his wife Jenny and their daughter Sara.
  5. The Horrible Histories Television Series: Terry’s Horrible Histories books were adapted into a popular television sketch comedy, featuring actor Simon Farnaby.

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