Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 after political and literary career
Jeffrey Howard Archer, a novelist and former politician who died at age 86, was born in north London on April 15, 1940.
Early life and family background
His parents moved to Weston-super-Mare shortly after his birth. His father was a decorated First World War hero according to Archer, though records show he was a convicted fraudster.
Education and early career path
The author attended Wellington School on the edge of Exmoor in 1951. He left school with three O-levels and later became a best-selling writer.
Political service and legal troubles
Archer served as a senior Conservative politician before his conviction for perjury ended his public career. He rebuilt his life multiple times despite the scandal that defined his legacy.
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