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Born in St. Paul, Minnesota
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Scott Fitzgerald
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Began Writing
Began writing stories and poetry at the age of 12 -
Started attending university of Princeton
Attended Princeton University, started developing his writing skills -
Joined the U.S. Army
Dropped out of Princeton to join the U.S. Army during World War I -
Started pursing his new career
Was discharged from the Army and moved to New York City to pursue a writing career -
Published his first book
Published first novel, "This Side of Paradise," getting him to fame and fortune -
Fitzgerald married Zelda Sayre
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Published his second book
Fitzgerald's second novel, "Tender Is the Night," was published -
His most famous novel was published
His most famous novel, "The Great Gatsby," was published -
Struggles began to profound
Fitzgerald's health began to decline due to excessive drinking and financial struggles -
The beginning of his work being republished
Fitzgerald's essay collection, "The Crack-Up," was re-published -
His work was being republished
Fitzgerald's short story collection, "Taps at Reveille," was re-published -
He was hospitalized for a nervous breakdown
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Began his new career path
Fitzgerald moved to Hollywood to work as a screenwriter -
Scott Fitzgerald passed away
He died on December 21st, at the age of 44, due to a heart attack