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Born in Scottland, Barrie was the ninth of ten children.
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Barrie forms an obsessive relationship with his mother
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Barrie's brother, David, dies. David was the mother's favorite child.
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Barrie leaves home to study at the Dumfries Academy
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Graduates from The University of Edinburgh with his M.A.
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Moves to London to pursue a career as a freelance journalist
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Between 1888 and 1896, Barrie publishes 6 novels
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Marries actress, Mary Ansell
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Barrie's mother dies; he publishes her biography.
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Meets Davies family (5 sons)
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Peter Pan appears in The Little White Bird, an adult novel.
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Peter Pan is written and produced for the stage.
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Arthur Davies dies; Barrie financially supports his family
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Marriage to Ansell ends scandalously
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Sylvia Davies dies. Barrie becomes guardian of the boys.
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Peter Pan published as a narrative story.
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Statue of Peter Pan erected in Keningston Gardens
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Barrie donates copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond St. Hospital
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Barrie is elected chancellor of Edinburgh
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Barrie dies