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Jeremy Bowen Biography

Updated On 16 Jan, 2024 Published On 16 Aug, 2017
Jeremy Bowen
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Facts of Jeremy Bowen

Date of Birth :
Age : 64 years old
Family Name : Bowen
Birth Country : United Kingdom
Birth Sign : Aquarius

Relationship short Statistics of Jeremy Bowen

What is Jeremy Bowen marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Married
How many children does Jeremy Bowen have ? (name): 2 Children
Is Jeremy Bowen having any relationship affair ?: No
Is Jeremy Bowen Gay ? No

Jeremy Bowen is a former BBC’s Middle East Correspondent and Welsh journalist, he always brings a diverse platter of news happening throughout the world. He joined the BBC in 1984 and worked mainly as a war correspondent.

Early Life and Education

Jeremy Bowen Welsh journalist and, TV presenter was born on February 6th, 1960, in Cardiff, United Kingdom. He was born to Jennifer Bowen and Gareth Bowen. Jeremy grew up with his brother Matthew Bowen. His father Gareth was a former editor of news at Radio Wales.

Bowen was educated at Cardiff High School before attending University College London, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history. Following his graduation, Bowen attended the Paul H Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC. Regarding his nationality and ethnicity, Jeremy is a White British. 

Professional Career

In the year 1984, Jeremy Bowen joined BBC as a correspondent. After two years, he began working as a war correspondent alongside EI Salvador. He has reported from more than 70 countries, mainly in the Middle East and the Balkans.

Between 2000 and 2002, Jeremy worked as a presenter with Sophie Raworth in the daily news and entertainment morning show Breakfast. Moreover, he also presented Mosses in 2002 and also covered the death of Pope John Paul II in March 2003.

In 2005, Bowen became the BBC's first Middle East Editor. He covered major wars in the Middle East and the Balkans. Jeremy and his camera operator were fired upon in Mount Lebanon on 11 May 2008.

Furthermore, Jeremy became the first English journalist to interview Libyan revolutionary, politician, and political theorist Muammar Gaddafi in February 2011. He spoke with President Bashar al-Assad regarding the ongoing Syrian conflict during an exclusive BBC interview, on May July 2013.

Is Jeremy Bowen Married? Who's His Wife?

Jeremy Bowen does not appear to be a married man. However, he has lived with his partner Julia Williams for a long time. His partner Julia is also a former BBC journalist. The couple knew each other while both of them were working for BBC back in 1984.

The pair is blessed with two children, a son Jack Bowen, and a daughter Mattie Dixie Bowen. The family of four lives in their grand mansion in Camberwell, South London. Despite the long distance, they maintained a healthy and happy life.  

The veteran journalist stated in an interview with Wales Online that his life changed after having children. The family of four have been living in Camberwell, South London.

Net Worth and Salary

Former BBC's Middle East Correspondent and Welsh journalist, Jeremy Bowen has earned an enormous amount of salary from his journalism career. According to Huffingtonpost.co.uk, Jeremy earned between $194,445 and

$259,206 as a BBC contributor and editor. Jeremy also garnered a tremendous amount of net worth which is believed to be $4 million.

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Jeremy Bowen Married

First Marriage with Julia Williams

Julia Williams is a former BBC journalist. She began her career in the media industry as Account Manager for a publishing company, Origin Publishing.

Jeremy Bowen Children

SON : Mattie Dixie Bowen

Mother: Julia Williams

Mattie Dixie Bowen is popular for being the son of Julia Williams and Jeremy Bowen.

SON : Jack Bowen

Mother: Julia Williams

Jack Bowen is well known for being the son of Julia Williams and Jeremy Bowen.

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