F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • Born

    Born
  • Scott publishes his first writing

    At the age of 13 Scott publishes his first writing in the school newspaper
  • Scott attends Newman School

  • Scott enters Princeton University

    Scott enters Princeton University
  • Joins the army

  • Meets Zelda Sayre and becomes engaged

    Meets Zelda Sayre and becomes engaged
  • Publishes his first novel, ‘This Side of Paradise’

  • Publishes 2nd novel & short stories

  • The Fitzgeralds move to Paris

  • ‘The Great Gatsby’ is published

    ‘The Great Gatsby’ is published
    Considered Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, this brings him lots of fame and fortune.
  • Scott’s drinking habit worsens

    After his success, he drank excessively. This causes Zelda to suffer a mental breakdown.
  • Scott publishes his last novel

    ‘Tender is the Night’, Fitzgerald’s last completed novel was widely unsuccessful
  • Zelda becomes hospitalized

    She suffers even more from her mental breakdowns and is constantly in the Hospital.
  • Scott moves to Hollywood

    In Hollywood he finds work as a scriptwriter
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald Dies

    F. Scott Fitzgerald Dies
    He suffers a heart attack and dies in Hollywood.
  • Fitzgerald’s last work is published

    Fitzgerald’s last work is published
    ‘The Last Tycoon’ is published one year after his death.