Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 13, 1832 |
| Birth Place | Chelsea, MA |
| Age | 187 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jul 18, 1899 (age 67) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Net worth: $4.31 billion (2024)
Horatio Alger Jr., a renowned Children's Author hailing from Massachusetts, is projected to have a remarkable net worth of $4.31 billion by 2024. Alger Jr., widely known for his inspiring tales of perseverance and self-improvement, has captivated readers of all ages with his colorful characters and uplifting narratives. Through his stories, Alger Jr. has touched the lives of countless individuals, instilling in them the values of hard work, determination, and the pursuit of dreams. His immense success as an author has not only brought him widespread acclaim but has also contributed significantly to his impressive net worth. Alger Jr.'s enduring legacy as a writer and his financial prosperity continue to serve as a testament to his literary prowess and the deep impact he has had on the literary world.
About
Author of children's literature whose rags-to-riches novels include the popular 1868 work, Ragged Dick. His novels for adults include Marie Bertrand and Timothy Crump's Ward, and he also published several poems.
Before Fame
He entered Harvard College in the class of 1852. He briefly attending Harvard Divinity School before accepting an editing position with the Boston Daily Advertiser.
Trivia
He published an 1881 biography of President James A. Garfield.
Family Life
He was born in Massachusetts to a Unitarian minister father. During the early 1880s, he unofficially adopted two street boys, Charlie Davis and John Downie.
Associated With
He and Mark Twain both wrote novels about the great adventures of young boys.
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