John Jakes

John Jakes
BornJohn William Jakes
(1932-03-31)March 31, 1932
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 11, 2023(2023-03-11) (aged 90)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Pen nameJay Scotland
OccupationWriter
EducationDePauw University
Ohio State University (MA)
Period1950–2023
GenreHistorical novels, fantasy, science fiction
Notable works
Spouse
Rachel Jakes
(m. 1951)
Children4

John William Jakes (March 31, 1932 – March 11, 2023) was an American writer, best known for historical and speculative fiction. His American Civil War trilogy, North and South, has sold millions of copies worldwide. He was also the author of The Kent Family Chronicles. Jakes used the pen name Jay Scotland among others.