F. Scott Fitzgerald

By Isabellabrown
  • Birth

    Birth

    F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul Minnesota to Edward and Molly Fitzgerald
    Picture: baby scott
  • Joined Army

    Joined Army

    He did not do well in school due to negligence so he joined the army
    Picture; him in the army
  • Wrote his First Novel

    Wrote his First Novel

    Not long after he joined the army he wrote his first book " The Romantic Egoists". It was rejected.
  • This Side of Paradise

    This Side of Paradise

    Scott Fitzgerald rewrote his novel and named it "This Side of Paradise". It was accepted and his career as a writer started.
  • Discharged from the Army

    Discharged from the Army

    He went to new york city to find a job
  • Marriage

    Marriage

    F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda were married
  • Birth of his Only Child

    Birth of his Only Child

    Frances Fitzgerald (Scotts only child) was born in St. Paul Minnesota.
  • The Great Gatsby

    The Great Gatsby

    After a failed play the Fitzgerald's went to France in the spring where he wrote "The Great Gatsby".
  • Zelda Starts Ballet Training

    Zelda Starts Ballet Training

    Zelda started training to start her career as a ballet dancer.

  • Zelda's First Breakdown

    While training in Paris Zelda's health declined quickly. This led to her first breakdown

  • The Return to America

    The Fitzgerald's move back to America
  • 'Tender is the Night' was Completed

    'Tender is the Night' was Completed

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald Suffers from his Struggles with Alcohol

    F. Scott Fitzgerald Suffers from his Struggles with Alcohol

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald Dies

    F. Scott Fitzgerald Dies

    Died of a heart attack.
  • Zelda Fitzgerald Dies

    Zelda Fitzgerald Dies