Arturo Pérez-Reverte Biography: Age, Books, Height, Ethnicity, Wife, Awards, Children, Net Worth

Arturo Pérez-Reverte is a distinguished Spanish novelist, journalist, and academic.

Renowned for his historical adventure novels, including the acclaimed Captain Alatriste series, he previously built a notable career as a war correspondent covering major international conflicts.

His sharp writing style and deep knowledge of history have made him one of Spain’s most successful and influential contemporary authors.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Arturo Pérez-Reverte Gutiérrez
• Stage Name: Arturo Pérez-Reverte
• Born: November 25, 1951
• Age: 74 years old
• Birthplace: Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Novelist, Journalist, Academic
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: José Pérez-Reverte (father, merchant mariner) and Carmen Reverte (mother)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None (details private)
• Children: Carlota Pérez-Reverte (daughter)
• Religion: Christian
• Relationship: Private
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Arturo Pérez-Reverte is a distinguished Spanish novelist, journalist, and academic. He was born on November 25, 1951, in Cartagena, Spain.

Raised in a family connected to the merchant marine through his father and grandfather, he developed an early passion for reading, travel, and the sea.

He studied Journalism at the Complutense University of Madrid, also completing courses in Political Science. His ethnicity is Spanish, and details about his religion remain private.

Career

Arturo Pérez-Reverte began as a journalist with the newspaper Pueblo before joining Televisión Española (RTVE), where he served as a war correspondent for 21 years (1973–1994), reporting from conflicts in places like Bosnia, Eritrea, and others.

He transitioned to full-time writing after leaving journalism. His debut novel, El húsar, appeared in 1986, followed by major success with the Captain Alatriste series starting in 1996.

Other notable works include The Club Dumas, The Flanders Panel, and The Queen of the South. Many of his books have been adapted into films and series. He became a member of the Real Academia Española in 2003.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @perezreverte
• Twitter Handle: @perezreverte

Personal Life

Arturo Pérez-Reverte is a distinguished Spanish novelist, journalist, and academic. He keeps his personal life private but has a daughter, Carlota Pérez-Reverte, who co-authored his first Alatriste novel as a teenager.

He maintains a low-profile approach to relationships and focuses on writing, sailing, and intellectual pursuits.

Discography/ Filmography

Notable works include:

• Captain Alatriste series
• The Club Dumas (adapted as The Ninth Gate)
• The Flanders Panel
• The Queen of the South (TV series)
• El maestro de esgrima
• The Fencing Master
• Others

Net Worth

Arturo Pérez-Reverte is a distinguished Spanish novelist, journalist, and academic. His net worth is $3 million. Income comes mainly from worldwide book sales (over 27 million copies), film and TV adaptations, journalism, and related activities.