Fitzgerald By daileya27 Sep 24, 1896 He is born Period: Sep 24, 1896 to Dec 21, 1940 Biography 1909 When he was 13, he published his first story 1914 When in collage, he was so devoted to writing, his academics struggled 1916 Joined the military 1917 Met his wife Zelda 1919 Discharged from the army 1920 Published his first novel in NYC 1924 He moves to France 1925 Published the Great Gatsby 1930 Wrote 178 stories 1934 Wrote Tender is the Night 1937 Went to Hollywood to write screenplays 1938 Was writing his last screenplay before he died Dec 21, 1940 Died of a heart attack