Richmond native David Baldacci is a best-selling author and philanthropist

Most people know that David Baldacci has many ties to Virginia.

• Baldacci was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 5, 1960.
• He graduated from Henrico High School.
• He earned a B.A. in political science from Virginia Commonwealth University.
• He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.
• Baldacci lives in Fairfax, Virginia and is often invited to be a keynote speaker at public events throughout the Commonwealth.

Best-selling author

Baldacci wears many hats, but most know him as a best-selling author. He has published 50 novels for adults and seven for younger readers. With over 130 million worldwide sales, his novels have been published in over 45 languages and over 80 countries. His first novel and international best-seller, Absolute Power, was published in 1996 while he was practicing law in Washington, DC. The book was made into a 1997 movie starring Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman.

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