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Ken Follett

Early Life and Education of Ken Follett A Childhood in Cardiff Ken Follett was born on June 5, 1949, in Cardiff, Wales, into a strict Plymouth Brethren family. His parents, Martin and Lavinia Follett, discouraged entertainment like movies and television, which led young Ken to…

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Roald Dahl

Early Life and Education of Roald Dahl A Childhood in Llandaff Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916, in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian parents Harald and Sofie Dahl. He was named after Roald Amundsen, the famous Norwegian explorer. Tragically, his father and sister…