Date of Birth: March 3, 1949
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Death: (As of the latest available information, Ron Chernow is alive.)
Biography
Ron Chernow is a celebrated American author, historian, and biographer best known for his detailed and compelling biographies of American historical figures. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chernow attended Yale University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in English, followed by a master’s degree from Cambridge University in England. He first gained prominence with his 1990 biography of the financier J.P. Morgan, “The House of Morgan,” which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Chernow’s subsequent works have further cemented his reputation as one of America’s foremost biographers. His biography of Alexander Hamilton in 2004 not only became a bestseller but also inspired the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Chernow has also written highly acclaimed biographies of George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and John D. Rockefeller. His meticulous research and engaging writing style have won him numerous awards and honors, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography for “Washington: A Life.”
5 Interesting Facts about Ron Chernow
1. Ron Chernow’s biography “Alexander Hamilton” was the inspiration behind Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster Broadway musical “Hamilton.”
2. Chernow’s biography “Washington: A Life” won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 2011.
3. He served as the president of the board of trustees for the PEN American Center.
4. Chernow’s first book, “The House of Morgan,” not only won the National Book Award but also was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
5. He has been awarded honorary degrees from several universities, including Hamilton College and Long Island University.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ron Chernow
1. “I think biography can be an art form. It brings the past to life and makes it accessible to a new generation.”
2. “History is the study of change, and biography is the study of character.”
3. “The difference between a good biographer and a great biographer is empathy.”
4. “By and large, the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.”
5. “The secret to writing a great biography is to inhabit the world of your subject.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Ron Chernow’s highest net worth is approximately $10 million.
Children
Ron Chernow has no children.
Relevant Links
1. [Ron Chernow’s Official Website](https://www.ronchernow.com
2. [Ron Chernow’s Author Page on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Ron-Chernow/e/B000APG3GC
3. [Ron Chernow on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/124.Ron_Chernow
4. [Ron Chernow’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/writer/ron-chernow
5. [Pulitzer Prize Profile](https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/ron-chernow
