Jack Kerouac
American writer
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About Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac was an influential American author and poet. He is best known for his 1957 novel “On the Road”.
Highlights
Jack is known as being the “pioneer of the beat generation”. His novel “On the Road” turned him into an overnight sensation. He then went on to write “The Dharma Bums” which was about his experience with Buddhism. Then he wrote “The Subterraneans” and several more novels.
Personal
Jack suffered the loss of his older brother when he was only 5 years old. His family became very strong in their Catholic faith. Jack was an incredible athlete who excelled at football. At one point he believed it was football that was his ticket to a future instead of his part-time hobby of writing. Jack was married three times and had one daughter. Jack died of an abdominal hemmorhage when he was only 47 years old.
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F.A.Q. about Jack Kerouac
When is his birthday?
Jack Kerouac's birthday is on March 12, 1922.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jack's birthday is in 166 days
How old was Jack when he died?
He was 47 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 21, 1969.
How old would he be today?
Jack Kerouac would be 100 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Jack from?
He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S..