John Knowles
novelist
Born: 9/16/1926
Birthplace: Fairmont, West Virginia
novelist who wrote the coming-of-age classic A Separate Peace (1960), which was based on his experiences as a student at Phillips Exeter Academy. His other books include Peace Breaks Out (1982) and A Vein of Riches (1978)
Died: Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 11/29/2001 See also:
