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Birth
F. Scott Fitzgerald Was born in St. Paul Minnesota to parents Mary McQuillan and Edward Fitzgerald. -
First story
He published his first story in his school’s newspaper. -
Attended a prep school
he attended the Newman School, a Catholic prep school in New Jersey. -
Met his wife
While he was in the army he was stationed near where Zelda lived and that’s how he met her. -
Joined the army
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Discharged from the army
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Got married
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Published his first novel
It was titled “This Side of Paradise” and did very well. -
Moved to New York
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Had a child
Had a daughter named Frances Scott Fitzgerald -
Moved to France
He hoped the move would spark his creativity. -
Published “The Great Gatsby”
This is the book he is most famous for. -
Published “Tender is the Night”
This book was successful but not as much as “The Great Gatsby” -
Moved to Hollywood
He started writing screenplays to make money fast. -
Death
He died of a heart attack