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Born
Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota -
First Publication
At age 13, he published his first story in the school newspaper. -
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Attended Princeton
His academics suffered because he was committed to his writing; wrote for the Princeton Tiger and was a leading figure in literary life on campus. -
Met his wife
Fitzgerald was stationed near where his wife lived, allowing them the opportunity to meet -
Joined the army
He left Princeton and joined the army. -
Leaves Army
Fitzgerald was discharged from the army and moved to New York City -
Published 1st Novel
Published The Side of Paradise in 1920 immediately becoming a best seller -
Married!
Fitzgerald asks his wife to marry him and they got married just a couple days later. -
Birth of daughter
"Scottie" -
Published 2nd Novel
His second book was called The Beautiful and Damned.
Also puphlished a collection of short stories called Tales of the Jazz Age -
Moved
Fitzgerald moved to France in hopes of sparking creativity -
Published Gatsby
Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby -
Published
Fitzgerald published Tender Is the Night -
Came to Hollywood
Fitzgerald came to Hollywood to write screenplays to make money quick -
Died
Fitzgerald dies of heart attack