F. Scott Fitzgerald By Dschmidt Sep 24, 1896 Born Born in St. Paul Minnesota 1917 Met his wife He met her when he was in the army. In camp Sheridan. 1919 Discharged from army 1920 Published first novel “The side of Paradise” was a best seller 1924 Moved to France Hoping to spark his creativity. 1925 Published the Great Gatsby 1937 Came to Hollywood To write screen plays Dec 21, 1940 Died