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Roberta Gellis (Roberta Leah Jacobs Gellis) was born on 27 September, 1927 in Oman, is an American writer. Discover Roberta Gellis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

Popular As Roberta Leah Jacobs Gellis
Occupation Writer
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 27 September, 1927
Birthday 27 September
Birthplace N/A
Date of death 6 May, 2016
Died Place Michigan, U.S.
Nationality Oman

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Who Is Roberta Gellis's Husband?

Her husband is Charles Gellis (m. 1946)

Family
Parents Morris B. Jacobs Margaret Segall Jacobs
Husband Charles Gellis (m. 1946)
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Children 1

Roberta Gellis Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roberta Gellis worth at the age of 88 years old? Roberta Gellis’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. She is from Oman. We have estimated Roberta Gellis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1927

Roberta Leah Jacobs Gellis (September 27, 1927 – May 6, 2016) was an American writer of historical fiction, historical romance, and fantasy.

She held master's degrees in both biochemistry and medieval literature.

Many major writers of historical romance cite her as an important influence.

She has collaborated with Mercedes Lackey on historical-fantasy fiction.

She was born September 27, 1927, to Margaret Segall Jacobs and Morris B. Jacobs.

Gellis grew up in Brooklyn.

1946

She married Charles Gellis on April 14, 1946, and they had one son.

1947

She earned a B.A. in chemistry and English in 1947 at Hunter College, and master's degrees in biochemistry and medieval literature.

Gellis worked in New York City as a research chemist for about a decade before becoming a writer.

1960

After leaving her research lab job when her son was born, Gellis wrote her first novels, Bond of Blood and Knight's Honor, in the 1960s.

She went on to write more than fifty novels.

These included more than twenty historical romances, including the Roselynde Chronicles and the Heiress Series, medieval murder mysteries, historical fantasies, space opera, and a mystery featuring Lucrezia Borgia as an amateur detective.

Her pseudonyms included Max Daniels, Priscilla Hamilton, and Leah Jacobs.

1981

In 1981, the publisher of Romantic Times named Gellis as one of the most popular historical romance authors.

1992

Gellis and Mercedes Lackey wrote four prequels in the Baen Books series "Serrated Edge", whose first four novels Lackey co-wrote with others from 1992 to 1994.

These are Gellis's works most widely held in WorldCat libraries.

2012

Historical mysteries featuring 12th-century madam-turned-amateur detective Magdalene la Bâtarde:

Featuring Lucrezia Borgia:

2016

Gellis died on May 6, 2016, in Michigan and is buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI.

Gellis wrote books published under at least three pseudonyms.

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