Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was born.

Jul 21, 1899

Ernest Hemingway is born in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb in Chicago. He was born to Clarence Edmonds Hemingway, a physician, and Grace Hall-Hemingway, a musician. For the first few years of his life, Hemingway was dressed as a girl by his mother.

High School

May 23, 1917

Ernest Hemingway graduates from River Forest High School

Joining the Army

Apr 30, 1918

Hemingway attempts to join the army but is rejected because of his bad eyesight, he takes on the job of a Red Cross ambulance driver.

Injury

Jul 8, 1918

While handing out supplies to the military in battle in Italy, Hemingway is wounded by a machine gun and cannon. The Italian government awards him with the Silver Medal of Military Valor as he dragged a soldier out of warzone shortly after the attack.

A Farewell to Arms

Jan 15, 1919

Hemingway finds that his love has fallen for another man which inspires his book A Farewell to Arms

First Marriage

Sep 3, 1921

Hemingway marries Elizabeth Hadley Richardson. This is his first marriage.

Moved to Paris

Apr 5, 1922

Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley, moved to Paris under the advice of their friend. Here Hemingway falls in love with a certain piece of writing.

First Son Born

Oct 10, 1923

Hemingway's first son, John (Bumby) Hemingway, is born. In this same year, Hemingway's first book, "Three Stories and Ten Poems", is published.

First Novel Published

Jun 13, 1926

Hemingway's first novel, not to be confused with book, is published. "The Sun Also Rises" soon became one of his most famous works

Divorce

Feb 7, 1927

Hemigway divorces his first wife, Hadley. He fell in love with a good friend, Pauline Pfeiffer, and would marry her later.

Second Son

Jun 28, 1928

Hemingway and Hemingway's second wife, Pauline, have a child. His name is Patrick Hemingway.

Father's Death

Dec 6, 1928

Ernest Hemingway's father, Clarence Edmonds Hemingway, commits suicide with a gun. Hemingway is deeply hurt. This event takes a probable role in Hemingway's novel, "For Whom the Bell Tolls"

Third Son

Nov 12, 1931

Hemingway and Pauline have a second son, Hemingway's third son, whose name is Gregory.

The Old Man and the Sea

Sep 1, 1952

Often noted as one of his most famous works, The Old Man and the Sea was published.

Pulitzer Prize

May 4, 1953

Often noted as one of his most famous works, "The Old Man and the Sea" wins a Pulitzer Prize.

Nobel Prize

Dec 10, 1954

Probably one of his best accomplishments, Hemingway's novel, "The Old Man and the Sea" wins a Nobel Prize for Literature. Hemingway could not attend the banquet and his speech was given by the American representative.

Death

Jul 2, 1961

Ernest Hemingway commits suicide with a gun. He was suffering from depression, alcoholism, and other various diseases. However, he will be remembered by his writing style and various works. The legacy that Hemingway has left is no doubt a result of his hard work, dedication, and leadership.