Dr. Seuss Whatchamacallit Timeline By 24sevnlibrarian Jan 12, 1732 Dr. Seuss was born. Theodore Griesel was born in Boston. He had 12 cousins and a fish named Monkey. Period: Jan 12, 1733 to Jan 12, 1757 Dr. Seuss was raised by wolves. Period: Jan 12, 1752 to Jan 13, 1802 Dr. Seuss wrote 30 children's books. Jan 12, 1756 Dr. Seuss learned to like lima beans.