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Jerome K Jerome was a nineteenth/twentieth century author best known for &#;Three Men in a Boat&#;.

When and Where was he Born?

2nd May , Walsall, West Midlands, England.

Family Background:

Jerome Klapka Jerome was the son of the Reverend Jerome Clapp Jerome, a non conformist minister, and Marguerite Jones, the daughter of a Swansea solicitor.

Education:

Philological School, Lisson Grove, London.

Marylebone Grammar School, London.

Timeline of Jerome K Jerome

 The Jerome family move to London after father lost money in his coal mining interests.

Death of his father.

The family then moves to Finchley, London.

 He starts work at the age of 14 as a Railway Clerk with the London North Western Railway at Euston. The death of his mother and Aunt made him an orphan and alone.

He joins a local touring theatrical company and enjoys a little success.

He returns penniless to London after acting with several touring companies.