Biography

Fletcher Knebel was born on October 1, 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He was a writer, known for Seven Days in May (1964), Night of Camp David and Vanished (1971). He was married to Amelia Raupuis, Marian Park Davis, Laura Bergquist and Constance Wood. He died on February 26, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant.

An outspoken liberal, Knebel advocated the legislation of marijuana. He was also a member of the 'Hemlock Society', espousing the right to commit suicide - which he did by taking on overdose of sleeping tablets in February 1993.

Journalist and best-selling novelist.

Graduated from the Miami University of Ohio. His first paying job was as a journalist for 'The Daily Record' in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Subsequently worked for other publications in Chattanooga, Toledo and Cleveland. In 1950 joined Cowles Communications. The following year, he began writing a widely read syndicated satirical column, entitled 'Potomac Fever', lampooning politics and government.