ABOUT
Louisiana-born author who wrote biographies, histories, and stories set in her home state, including Monsieur Motte and Le Dame de Sainte Hermine. She received an honorary degree from Tulane University in 1915.Her most famous works, published between 1893 and 1932, include New Orleans: The Place and the People; Memories of a Southern Woman of Letters; and Balcony Stories.She and Mark Twain were literary contemporaries and friends.
BEFORE FAMEShe was born in New Orleans and, in her youth, was a pupil of Charles Gayarre, a fellow Louisiana writer and historian.
PERSONAL LIFEShe was one of seven children born to William Woodson King and Sarah Ann Miller King.
The meaning of the name King: Ruler FUN FACTSNon-Fiction Author Grace Elizabeth King were born on Monday, in a leap year, birthstone is Topaz, the seaon was Fall in the Chinese year of , it is 330 days until Grace Elizabeth King next birthday.
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Jan. 04 1967