David Eddings

David Eddings
Born
David Carroll Eddings

(1931-07-07)July 7, 1931
DiedJune 2, 2009(2009-06-02) (aged 77)
OccupationNovelist
Alma materReed College (BA)
University of Washington (MA)
Period1953–2006
GenreEpic fantasy
Notable works
SpouseLeigh Eddings (1962–2007)

David Carroll Eddings (July 7, 1931 – June 2, 2009) was an American fantasy writer. With his wife Leigh, he authored several best-selling epic fantasy novel series, including The Belgariad (1982–84), The Malloreon (1987–91), The Elenium (1989–91), The Tamuli (1992–94), and The Dreamers (2003–06).