Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | October 3, 1916 |
Birth Place | England |
Age | 104 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Net worth: $20 Million (2024)
James Herriot was a renowned veterinarian in England whose net worth is estimated to reach $20 million by 2024. He gained fame through his exceptional veterinary skills and compassionate approach towards animals. James Herriot's knowledge and expertise in the field earned him a considerable income over the years. Besides his outstanding veterinary career, Herriot also ventured into writing, penning several best-selling books that further contributed to his overall wealth and recognition. His inspiring journey and dedication to animal welfare continue to make him a beloved figure in the field of veterinary medicine.
About
English veterinarian and author whose popular works All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, and All Things Wise and Wonderful inspired the popular television series All Creatures Great and Small.
Before Fame
He graduated from Glasgow Veterinary College in 1939. Soon thereafter, he set up a veterinary surgery practice in the countryside of Yorkshire, England.
Trivia
He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Family Life
His real name was James Alfred Wight; he adopted James Herriot as his pen name. Wight (or Herriot) married Joan Catherine Anderson Danbury in 1941. The couple became parents to a son named James and a daughter named Rosemary.
Associated With
He and astronaut Richard Linnehan both had high-profile careers in veterinary medicine.