Jeffrey Archer

Novelist, former politician

English London, England, UK

Quick Info

ProfessionNovelist, former politician
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth15/04/1940
Age86 years (died on 05, Oct, 2026)
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK
Date of Death05/10/2026

Latest News about Jeffrey Archer

05/10/2026

Jeffrey Archer died at the age of 86, according to major UK news coverage published on 5 October 2026. Reports noted that he was born in north London on 15 April 1940 and later became widely known as both a bestselling novelist and a former politician.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJeffrey Howard Archer
TitlesBaron Archer of Weston-super-Mare

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolWellington School, Somerset
CollegeBrasenose College, Oxford
QualificationTeaching diploma

Personal Life

Raised InWeston-super-Mare, Somerset
SpouseMary Archer
Children
  • William
  • James

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherPrinter
SpouseMary Archer
Children
  • William
  • James

Career

Known For
  • Author of popular fiction
  • Former Member of Parliament for Louth
Political Career
  • Member of Parliament for Louth, 1969–1974
  • Member of the Greater London Council before becoming an MP
Writing CareerBecame a successful novelist after his political career

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born in London and brought up in Somerset.
2. He left school with O-levels in English literature, art and history.
3. He studied at Oxford for a teaching diploma.
4. He later became one of the best-known English thriller writers.
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