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The Birth of a Legend
Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire, England, to George and Cassandra Austen. She is the 7th child and second daughter following her brothers James, George, Charles, Francis, Henry, Edward and her sister, Cassandra. -
Jane begins writing short stories and poems
Sometime in 1787, when she was 11 years old, Jane begins to write short stories and poems that are later referred to as "Juvenilia," her early works. -
Jane finds her Prince Charming... temporarily
Sometime in December 1795, Jane falls in love with Tom Lefroy, a young Irish gentleman who will soon start training to become a barrister. The romance is broken up by both families in January 1796 due to their lack of money. -
Jane begins working on her most famous work
After her heartache from Tom Lefroy, Jane begins writing the English classic, "First Impressions," later renamed "Pride and Prejudice." Completes her work on it in 1797. -
1st try at getting Jane's work published
Jane's father George Austen attempts to have one of Jane's works published for the first time. It is unknown whether Jane knew of this attempt but the request is denied by the publisher Thomas Cadell. -
One and Only Proposal
Jane Austen receives her only proposal of marriage from Harris Bigg-Wither, an "unattractive" Oxford educated young man and childhood friend and heir to a large family estate. Jane accepts the proposal for practical reasons. The very next day, however, Jane withdraws her acceptance, feeling it to be a mistake. -
Mansfield Park is Published
Mansfield Park is Published by Thomas Egerton. The novel is nonetheless another success in the public square. The first edition sells out in a short six months. -
She is invited to Prince Regent's London residence
She is invited to Prince Regent's London residence at Carolton House by, James Stanier Clarke. The Prince makes a mention that Jane should include him in the dedication of her next work despite her disgust . -
Jane Austen died
Jane Austen died in Winchester during the early part of the day. -
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion are published through John Murray. -
"A Memoir of the Life of Jane Austen"
James Austen publishes his memoirs entitled "A Memoir of the Life of Jane Austen"
