Leon Uris

Leon Uris
Uris in 1989
Uris in 1989
Born(1924-08-03)August 3, 1924
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2003(2003-06-21) (aged 78)
Shelter Island, New York, U.S.
Resting placeQuantico National Cemetery
OccupationAuthor
GenreHistorical fiction
Notable worksExodus (1958)
Mila 18 (1961)
QB VII (1970)
Spouse
Betty Beck
(m. 1945; div. 1968)
Marjorie Edwards
(m. 1968; died 1969)
Jill Peabody
(m. 1970; div. 1988)
Children5

Leon Marcus Uris (August 3, 1924 – June 21, 2003) was an American author of historical fiction who wrote many bestselling books, including Exodus (published in 1958) and Trinity (published in 1976).[1]

  1. ^ "Author Leon Uris Dies at 78", The Elyria (Ohio) Chronicle Telegram, June 25, 2003, p. A8.