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Bryce Courtenay Biography

Bryce Courtenay is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on August 14, 1933 in South Africa. South African and Australian novelist famous for his book The Power of One.

Morgan Freeman appeared in the film version of his novel The Power of One. appeared in the film adaptation of the novel The Power of One.

The couple was together for a while. Benita Solomon from 1959 until 2000. They were blessed with three kids. He later got married to Christine Gee.

Name	Bryce Courtenay
First Name	Bryce
Last Name	Courtenay
Occupation	Novelist
Birthday	August 14
Birth Year	1933
Place of Birth
Home Town
Birth Country	South Africa
Birth Sign	Leo
Full/Birth Name
Father	Not Available
Mother	Not Available
Siblings	Not Available
Spouse	Christine Gee , Benita Solomon
Children(s)	Damon Courtenay, Adam Courtenay, Brett Courtenay

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Bryce Courtenay Net Worth

Bryce Courtenay is one of the richest Novelist from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bryce Courtenay's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a journalist in the school and was employed in the field of advertising for 34 years.

Since he was a resident of Australia His novels were mostly set in the country and he became one of Australia’s best famous writers.

Net Worth	$5 Million
Salary	Under Review
Source of Income	Novelist
Cars	Not Available
House	Living in own house.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Height	Unknown
Weight	Not Known
Body Measurements	Under Review
Eye Color	Not Available
Hair Color	Not Available
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Who is Bryce Courtenay Dating?

According to our records, Bryce Courtenay married to Christine Gee , Benita Solomon . As of December 1, 2023, Bryce Courtenay’s is not dating anyone.

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Top Facts about Bryce Courtenay

1. Arthur Bryce Courtenay was born in the Lebombo Mountains, South Africa.
2. He was the son of Arthur Ryder and Maude Greer, and he was given the surname Courtenay by Greer.
3. In 1955, while studying journalism in London, Courtenay met Benita Solomon; they emigrated to Sydney in 1958 and married in 1959, with three sons.
4. He entered the advertising industry and was the Creative Director of McCann Erickson, J. Walter Thompson and George Patterson Advertising.
5. Along with Geoff Pike, Courtenay developed the concept behind the Cadbury Yowie.
6. His first book, The Power of One, was published in 1989 and became one of Australia’s best-selling books by any living author.
7. He divorced Benita in 2000 and his second wife was Christine Gee.
8. Courtenay’s novels were typically set in South Africa or Australia.
9. His son Damon died at age 24 from AIDS-related complications, contracted through a blood transfusion.
10. Courtenay had a strong work ethic, often writing 12 hours a day and normally writing a book each year during his writing career.
11. He sold more than 20 million copies of his books worldwide.
12. He was diagnosed with terminal gastric cancer in September 2012.
13. His last book was released two weeks before his death on 22 November 2012.
14. He promoted himself and developed relationships with readers as much as marketing his books.
15. He gave away up to 2,500 books free each year to readers he met in the street.

Facts & Trivia

Bryce Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Bryce Courtenay celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.

How did Bryce Courtenay died?

Stomach cancer

Is the power of one a true story?

Much of The Power of One is based on Bryce Courtenay’s own life. Courtenay was an illegitimate child, born in 1933 in South Africa. He was raised amidst black South Africans in an isolated homestead in the Lebombo Mountains.

Is Bryce Courtenay still alive?

November 22, 2012

How old is Bryce Courtenay?

79 years (1933–2012)

Where did Bryce Courtenay live?

Arthur Bryce Courtenay was born on August 14, 1933, in Barberton, South Africa. His mother and father were not married. Courtenay had a difficult childhood, spending part of the time in an orphanage, where bullies antagonized him. He then attended school in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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