Laura Ingalls Wilder
Autobiographer

Laura Ingalls Wilder Net Worth

Laura Ingalls Wilder was an American author best known for her autobiographical Little House on the Prairie series. She was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, WI and her family's years in Wisconsin served as the basis for two of the most popular books in the series: Little House on the Prairie and Little House in the Big Woods.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 7, 1867
Birth Place Pepin, WI
Age 152 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 10, 1957 (age 90)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)

Laura Ingalls Wilder, widely recognized as a remarkable autobiographer hailing from Wisconsin, is projected to have an estimated net worth of $9 million by the year 2024. Throughout her life, she skillfully recounted her captivating childhood experiences, immortalizing them in her beloved book series, "Little House on the Prairie." With her insightful storytelling and endearing characters, Wilder's works have resonated with readers of all ages, gaining her significant fame and financial success. Despite her humble beginnings, Wilder's ability to document her life in such a captivating manner has undoubtedly contributed to her substantial net worth.

About

Author of the autobiographical American pioneer-themed Little House on the Prairie series. Her family's years in Wisconsin became the basis of two of the most popular books in the series: Little House on the Prairie and Little House in the Big Woods.

Before Fame

In 1882, a few months before her sixteenth birthday, she accepted her first teaching position in a one-room school. She also worked for a time as a dressmaker and failed to complete her high school education due to her early marriage.

Trivia

When writing books about her childhood, she enlisted the help of her daughter.

Family Life

She was the second oldest of five children born to Caroline Lake Ingalls and Charles Phillip Ingalls. In her late teens, she married Almanzo Wilder. The couple had one surviving child, Rose (born 1886), and their marriage was strained by a combination of illness, disability, and drought.

Associated With

She was portrayed by Melissa Gilbert in the television series Little House on the Prairie.

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