Bernard Cornwell (b.1944) is an English author, best known for his historical novels, particularly the Sharpe series and The Last Kingdom series, which inspired the Netflix adaptation.
Born in London, Cornwell was adopted by a strict Protestant family in Essex. He attended University College London, studying history, before working as a teacher and journalist. He later joined the BBC as Head of Current Affairs in Northern Ireland.
After moving to the United States, unable to obtain a work visa, Cornwell turned to writing historical fiction, creating Richard Sharpe, a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. His first novel, Sharpe’s Eagle (1981,) launched the Sharpe series, which became a popular TV adaptation.
Notable works include The Warlord Chronicles (1995–97,) a King Arthur trilogy; The Grail Quest (2000–03,) set during the Hundred Years’ War; and The Saxon Stories (2004–20,) following Uhtred of Bebbanburg during the Viking invasions. He also wrote Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles (2014,) a non-fiction account of the Battle of Waterloo.
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You won’t regret the men you never killed, but you will regret the women you passed up.
—Bernard Cornwell
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