F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald, the renowned American author known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', was born on September 24, 1896.

In April 1898, after the failure of his furniture factory in St. Paul, Scott Fitzgerald's father lost his job as a wicker furniture salesman and started working as a salesman at Procter & Gamble. The family then moved to Buffalo, New York.

On July 24, 1900, Zelda Fitzgerald, the sixth child of the Sayres, was born at home on South Street in Montgomery, Alabama. Her father, Judge Anthony Sayre, was 42 years old, and her mother, Minnie, was 40.

In September 1903, the Fitzgerald family relocates to Buffalo, where Procter & Gamble transfers Scott's father.

In March 1908, Edward Fitzgerald loses his job at Procter & Gamble.

In September 1908, Scott enters the St. Paul Academy, but due to poor grades, he is later sent to a Catholic Prep School in New Jersey.

At the age of 14, F. Scott Fitzgerald's first publication, 'The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage', appears in the student publication St. Paul Academy Now and Then.

In August 1911, Scott's first play, 'The Girl from Lazy J', is staged at the Elizabethan Dramatic Club in St. Paul.

F. Scott Fitzgerald attended Princeton University where he prioritized his writing over his studies, contributing to musical scripts and newspaper articles. Despite his creative pursuits, he faced academic challenges and was placed on probation due to his low grades.

After being discharged from the army, Fitzgerald relocated to New York with the goal of earning sufficient funds to persuade Zelda to marry him.

Following his time in New York, Fitzgerald returned to St. Paul for reasons not specified in the provided information.

On 16 September 1919, Editor Maxwell Perkins of Scribners accepts F. Scott Fitzgerald's new manuscript, which is now entitled This Side of Paradise.

This Side of Paradise, Fitzgerald's debut novel, was released to immediate success, providing him with the financial stability to marry Zelda.

Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre tie the knot, marking the beginning of their tumultuous yet iconic relationship.

A week before their wedding, F. Scott Fitzgerald's first novel, This Side of Paradise, is published to immediate acclaim. The entire city celebrates as Scott and Zelda become overnight celebrities.

On May 3, 1921, the Fitzgeralds depart for their first trip to Europe, spending three months in England, France, and Italy before returning to the U.S.

F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald welcomed their first child, a daughter named Frances Scott (Scottie) Fitzgerald. Zelda expressed her desire for Scottie to be a 'beautiful little fool', reflecting the societal expectations of women at that time. The couple's parenting skills were questioned as they were not considered reliable parents.

Frances Scott 'Scottie' Fitzgerald, the only child of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald, is born. The family later moves to St. Paul and resides there until June.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Beautiful and the Damned' was published. The novel explores the complexities of love, wealth, and society, reflecting the Jazz Age culture of the 1920s.

The iconic novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is published. It portrays the American Dream and the decadence of the 1920s. The Fitzgeralds settle in Paris shortly after.

On February 26, 1926, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third short-story collection, All the Sad Young Men, was published.

In 1926, F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda moved back to America. Despite his efforts to write, he faced challenges. Zelda focused on creating a ballet career for herself, which had negative effects on her health.

On April 28, 1928, 'The Scandal Detectives,' the first of the eight-story Basil Duke Lee series, was published in The Saturday Evening Post.

In 1929, the Fitzgeralds returned to France. Zelda immersed herself in pursuing a ballet career, leading to detrimental consequences for her well-being.

On March 2, 1929, 'The Last of the Belles' was published in The Saturday Evening Post.

Zelda Fitzgerald experiences her first nervous breakdown and spends a significant amount of time hospitalized in various clinics in Switzerland. In November, F. Scott Fitzgerald publishes the short story 'One Trip Abroad.'

On 26th January 1931, Edward Fitzgerald passed away. F. Scott Fitzgerald returned alone to America to attend the burial and report to Sayres about Zelda Fitzgerald.

In May 1932, F. Scott Fitzgerald rents La Paix outside Baltimore, where he spends time writing most of Tender Is the Night.

Fitzgerald's book 'The Crack-Up' initially performed poorly upon release but later became popular. The publication marked a significant point in Fitzgerald's career.

F. Scott Fitzgerald relocated to Hollywood in 1937. This move marked a significant shift in his career and personal life.

Fitzgerald's last story for The Saturday Evening Post, titled 'Trouble,' is published.

In September 1938, F. Scott Fitzgerald's daughter, Scottie, enters Vassar College.

In December 1938, F. Scott Fitzgerald loses his contract with MGM, leading to a period of freelance work in Hollywood and struggles with alcoholism.

In 1939, F. Scott Fitzgerald began writing his final novel titled The Love of the Last Tycoon. Unfortunately, he never finished this work.

F. Scott Fitzgerald passes away due to a heart attack at Sheilah Graham's Hollywood apartment. He is laid to rest in Rockville, Maryland.

F. Scott Fitzgerald is laid to rest in Rockville Union Cemetery, Rockville, Maryland.

The Last Tycoon, F. Scott Fitzgerald's final novel, is published posthumously after his death.

After Scott Fitzgerald's death in 1940, Zelda began writing a fragment of fiction that includes a poetic reflection on the depth of the human heart and the impact of heartbreak.

Zelda, the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, tragically passes away in a fire at Highland Hospital.

On March 17, 1948, Zelda Fitzgerald was buried alongside F. Scott Fitzgerald.

On November 7, 1975, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald were reinterred in the Fitzgerald family plot at St. Mary’s church in Rockville, Maryland.