Chopin

Timeline of Kate Chopin's Life

By cmoudry

  • Birth

    Kate Chopin was born on February 8 to Thomas O'Flaherty, and Eliza Faris.

  • Father's Death

    Kate's father dies in a rail accident.

  • Marriage

    Kate marries Oscar Chopin on in St. Louis.

  • First child

    Jean Chopin is born.

  • Jr. was born

    Oscar Chopin Jr. is born.

  • Oscar's death

    Oscar dies.

  • Starts righting

    Kate writes her poem, "If it Might Be," and begins the story, "Euphraisie." date unknown

  • First novel

    Kate's first novel, At Fault, is published privately. unknown date

  • The Awakening

    Kate completes The Awakening.

  • Death

    Kate visits the Louisiana Purchase Exposition on August 18, where she suffers a stroke. She dies two days later.