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F. Scott Fitzgerald is born
F, Scott Fitzgerald is born in Saint Paul Minnesota. He is born to a middle class catholic family. He was named after his second cousin Francis C. Scott. -
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Nardin Academy
Fitzgerald attends the Nardin Academy. While in attendance at the academy, Fitzgerald, is discovered to be above average intelligence. Fitzgerald also develops his love for literature while he attends teh academy. -
Fitzgerald's first published work
At the age of 13 Fitzgerald's first work is published 'The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage'. This was published in his schools publication 'Now and Then'. -
Fitzgerald Goes to War
After leaving his studies Fitzgerald joins the army to fight in World War I. Fitzgerald's time in the war is spent away from much of the fighting. -
Fitzgerald meets his future wife
Fitzgerald meets a young woman working at a country club. This woman is Zelda Sayre and she will eventually become his wife. Zelda is accustomed to an expensive life style and Fitzgerald strives to meet this lifestyle for her. -
Fitzgerald works in New York
Fitzgerald leaves the army and moves to New York. He works at an advertising agency to make ends meet. -
This Side of Paradise Published
Fitzgerald's first novel, 'This Side of Paradise' is published. Four days after publication the novel had sold out of its first printing. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald marries Zelda Sayre
F. Scott Fitzgerlad marries Zelda Sayre. After successful publication and sale of 'Tender is the Night' Fitzgerald informed Zelda and they married the next weekend. -
Frances Scott "Scottie" Fitzgerald is born.
Frances Scott "Scottie" Fitzgerald is born. She was the only child of Fitzgerald and Zelda. She became a journalist and passed away on June 16, 1986 -
'The Beautiful and the Damned' is Published
Fitzgerald's second Novel, 'The Beautiful and the Damned', is published. This book is highly inspired by his marriage to Zelda and many of the events in the novel are representations of real life occurances. -
'The Great Gatsby' Published
'The Great Gatsby' is published. While the book was not initially popular it gained great popularity after being republished in 1945 and 1953. -
'Tender is the Night' is published
'Tender is the Night' is published. There are two versions of this text. The second version of the text was published by Malcolm Cowley in 1951 and is based on Fitzgerald's own revision notes. -
Fitzgerald finishes Three Comrades
Fitzgerald finishes his screenplay 'Three Comrades'. While he had been involved in writing many screen plays this is the only one that Fitzgerald had ever completed. -
F. Scott Fitzgerlad begins writing 'The Last Tycoon'
F. Scott Fitzgerald begins writing his last novel, 'The Last Tycoon'. The novel is largely based of off Fitzgeralds own experiences of working in Hollywood. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald dies
F. Scott Fitzgerald suffers from a heart attack and dies in his apartment. Fitzgerald had suffered from another heart attack earlier this year while in a grocery store. This time Fitzgerald was home at his apartment. -
'The Last Tycoon' is published
'The Last Tycoon' is published after Fitzgerald's death and is later renamed to 'The Love of the Last Tycoon'. The book was eventually edited to have an ending based off of notes Fitzgerald had written.
