Joanne Kathleen Rowling

Birth of J. K. Rowling

Jul 31, 1965

J. K. Rowling was born on July 31, 1965 in Chipping Sodbury, England. Her parents are Peter James Rowling and Anne Volant.

First Book

Jan 1, 1971

Rowling writes her first book at around age 5 or 6. The book is about a rabbit named Rabbit who gets the measles.

Portugal

Jan 1, 1991

Rowling moved to Portugal in 1991 to work as an English teacher.

Rowling + Arantes

Oct 16, 1992

Joanne Rowling married Jorge Arantes, a television journalist, on October 16, 1992.

Birth of Jessica.

Jan 1, 1993

Rowling had a daughter and named her Jessica Rowling Arantes.
Jessica's father was Jorge Arantes.

Divorce

Nov 30, 1993

Joanne Rowling divorced with Jorge Arantes on November 30, 1993. Arantes was said to be both physically and emotionally abusive.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Sep 1, 1998

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first book of the Harry Potter series was first released in the US. on Septermber 1st, 1998.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Jun 2, 1999

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, book 2 of the Harry Potter Series, is released in the US. on June 2nd, 1999.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Sep 8, 1999

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, book 3 of the Harry Potter series, is released in the US. on September 8th, 1999.

Rowling meets Murray.

Jan 1, 2000

Rowling was first introduced to Murray in 2000 by a mutual friend in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Jul 8, 2000

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, book 4 of the Harry Potter is released on July 8th, 2000.

Hogwarts Express Depart!

Jul 8, 2000

Hogwarts Express departed from King's Cross station in London for a four-day trip ending in Perth, Scotland.

Rowling rewarded OBE.

Mar 2, 2001

Rowling received the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, from H.R.H. Prince Charles.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie.

Nov 16, 2001

The movie for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released.

Rowling + Murray

Dec 26, 2001

Joanne Rowling and Neil Murray were married on December 26, 2001. They were married in the library at their home in Perthshire, Scotland.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie.

Nov 15, 2002

The movie for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released.

Birth of David Gordon Rowling Murray

Mar 23, 2003

David Gordon Rowling Murray is born on March 23, 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father is Neil Murray.

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix

Jun 21, 2003

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, book 5 of the Harry Potter series, was released on June 21, 2003.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie

Jun 4, 2004

The movie for Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban was released.

Birth of Mackenzie Jean Rowling Murray.

Jan 23, 2005

Mackenzie Jean Rowling Murray was born on January 23, 2005 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her father is Neil Murray.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Jul 16, 2005

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, book 6 of the Harry Potter series, is released on July 16, 2005.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie

Nov 18, 2005

The movie for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie

Jul 11, 2007

The movie for Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix was released.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Jul 21, 2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, book 7 of the Harry Potter series, was released on July 21, 2007.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie

Jul 15, 2009

The movie for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie (Part 1)

Nov 19, 2010

Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2)

Jul 15, 2011

Part 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released.