J.K. Rowling's life By ihes59 Jul 31, 1965 She was born in Yate, South Gloucestershire, England, The United Kingdom, July 31, 1965 1971 She writes her first book, "Rabbit," at age 6. 1974 When she was nine years old, her familly moved to a small villige near the Welsh border in the forrest of Dean. 1990 J.K. Rowling moved to Portugal 1992 First Marrige, to Jorge Arantas (divorced) 1993 J. K. Rowling moved back to England She live on Welfare to support her daughter. Jul 27, 1993 Her first child, Jessica Jun 26, 1997 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is published in the United Kingdom. Jul 2, 1998 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," is published in the United Kingdom. Jul 8, 1999 The third book, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," is published in the United Kingdom Jul 8, 2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," the fourth book in the series is published 2001 The first film, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," opens Dec 26, 2001 Second marriage, to Neil Murray Mar 24, 2003 David Gordon was born Jan 23, 2005 Her youngest child, Mackenzie Jean Jul 31, 2016 J. K. Rowling's most recent published book Apr 22, 2018 The Cursed Child appears on Broadway