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F. Scott Fitzgerald

American novelist and screenwriter
American novelist and screenwriter

F. Scott Fitzgerald, known for 'The Great Gatsby', was a prominent figure in the Jazz Age. He later worked as a scriptwriter in Hollywood.

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1853
Birth of Edward Fitzgerald

Edward Fitzgerald was born at 'Glenmary' farm near Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland.

1896-09-24
Birth of F. Scott Fitzgerald

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

1898-04
Scott Fitzgerald's Father's Job Change

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.

1900-07-24
Birth of Zelda Fitzgerald

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.

1901-01
Fitzgerald Family's Move to Syracuse

In January 1901, the Fitzgerald family relocated to Syracuse, New York, as Scott's father was transferred there by Procter & Gamble.

1903-09
The Fitzgerald family move back to Buffalo

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

1908-03
Edward Fitzgerald loses his job at Procter & Gamble

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

1908-07
The Fitzgerald family return to St. Paul

In July 1908, the Fitzgerald family returns to St. Paul, specifically to 514 Holly Street.

1908-09
Scott enters the St. Paul Academy

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.

1909-10
Fitzgerald's First Publication

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.

1911-08
Production of Scott's first play

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

1911-09
FSF enters Newman School, Hackensack, New Jersey

In September 1911, FSF entered Newman School in Hackensack, New Jersey.

1912-08
Production of FSF’s second play, The Captured Shadow

In August 1912, FSF's second play, The Captured Shadow, was produced in St. Paul.

1912-11
FSF meets Father Sigourney Fay and Shane Leslie

In November 1912, FSF met Father Sigourney Fay and Shane Leslie.

1914-09
Production of FSF’s fourth play, Assorted Spirits

In September 1914, FSF's fourth play, Assorted Spirits, was produced in St. Paul.

1914-12
Production of Fie! Fie! Fi-Fi!

In December 1914, FSF's first Princeton Triangle Club show, Fie! Fie! Fi-Fi!, was produced.

1915-01-04
FSF meets Ginevra King

On 4th January 1915, FSF met Ginevra King, his first serious romantic interest, in St. Paul.

1915-11-28
FSF drops out of Princeton

On 28th November 1915, FSF dropped out of Princeton for the remainder of his junior year.

1916-09
Scott returns to Princeton

F. Scott Fitzgerald returns to Princeton University in September 1916.

1916-12
Production of Safety First

A musical comedy with 21 song lyrics by F. Scott Fitzgerald presented by the Princeton Triangle Club.

1917-10-26
FSF Receives Infantry Commission

FSF receives a commission as an infantry 2nd lieutenant.

1917-11-20
F. Scott Fitzgerald goes to Princeton

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.

1918-03-15
FSF Reports to Camp Taylor

FSF reports to Camp Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky.

1918-10-26
FSF Reports to Camp Mills

FSF reports to Camp Mills, Long Island, to await embarkation; war ends before unit is sent overseas.

1918-11-11
Fitzgerald Meets Zelda Sayre

F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre meet at a dance in Montgomery, Alabama. Scribners rejects Fitzgerald's novel The Romantic Egoist but encourages him to revise and resubmit it.

1918-11-20
F. Scott Fitzgerald moves to New York

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

1919-07-21
F. Scott Fitzgerald moves back to St. Paul

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

1919-09-16
Acceptance of This Side of Paradise

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

1920-03-26
Publication of 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.

1920-04-02
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda's Marriage

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

1920-04-03
Publication of This Side of Paradise

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.

1921-05-03
Travel to Europe

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.

1921-10-26
Birth of Frances Scott (Scottie) Fitzgerald

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.

1922-03-04
Birth of Daughter Scottie Fitzgerald

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.

1922-04-02
Publication of 'Friend Husband's Latest'

On April 2, 1922, 'Friend Husband's Latest,' a tongue-in-cheek review of The Beautiful and Damned, marked Zelda Fitzgerald's first commercial publication in The New York Tribune.

1922-05-16
Publication of 'The Beautiful and the Damned'

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.

1922-09-22
Publication of Tales of the Jazz Age

On September 22, 1922, F. Scott Fitzgerald's second collection of short stories, Tales of the Jazz Age, was published.

1923-04-27
Publication of The Vegetable

On April 27, 1923, F. Scott Fitzgerald's play The Vegetable was published.

1923-11-19
Failure of The Vegetable

On November 19, 1923, F. Scott Fitzgerald's play The Vegetable faced failure during a tryout in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

1924-04-21
Fitzgerald Travels to France

On April 21, 1924, Fitzgerald embarked on a journey to France for reasons not specified in the input.

1924-10-10
FSF writes to Maxwell Perkins about Ernest Hemingway

Around October 10, 1924, FSF wrote to Maxwell Perkins regarding the promising young American writer Ernest Hemingway.

1925-04-10
The Great Gatsby Publication

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.

1926-02-26
Publication of All the Sad Young Men

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

1926-11-21
The Fitzgeralds move back to America

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.

1927-01
Fitzgeralds go to Hollywood to work on 'Lipstick'

In January 1927, the Fitzgeralds went to Hollywood so that F. Scott Fitzgerald could work on 'Lipstick' (unproduced) for United Artists. They also met the young actress Lois Moran.

1927-03
The Fitzgeralds rent Ellerslie in Wilmington, Delaware

In March 1927, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda rent Ellerslie, a property in Wilmington, Delaware.

1928-04-28
Publication of 'The Scandal Detectives'

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

1929-02-21
The Fitzgeralds go back to France

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

1929-03-02
Publication of 'The Last of the Belles'

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

1930-04-23
Zelda Fitzgerald's First Nervous Breakdown

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.'

1931-01-26
Death of Edward Fitzgerald

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.

1931-10-21
The Fitzgeralds Return to America

The Fitzgeralds returned to America on October 21, 1931.

1931-11-17
Death of Judge Sayre

Judge Sayre passed away on November 17, 1931.

1932-03
Scott Moves to Hotel Rennert

In March 1932, F. Scott Fitzgerald relocates to Hotel Rennert in Baltimore.

1932-05
Scott Rents La Paix

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

1933-10-11
Publication of 'Ring' by FSF

On October 11, 1933, F. Scott Fitzgerald's memorial tribute to Ring Lardner, titled 'Ring,' was published in The New Republic.

1934-01-22
Tender is the Night Published

Tender is the Night was published on January 22, 1934.

1934-04-12
Publication of Tender Is the Night

Tender Is the Night was published on April 12, 1934.

1935-03-20
Publication of Taps at Reveille

On March 20, 1935, F. Scott Fitzgerald's fourth short-story collection, Taps at Reveille, was published.

1936-02-22
Publication of 'The Crack-Up'

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.

1937-02-22
F. Scott Fitzgerald Moves to Hollywood

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

1937-03-06
Publication of 'Trouble'

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

1938-04
FSF rents bungalow at Malibu Beach

In April 1938, F. Scott Fitzgerald rented a bungalow at Malibu Beach, California.

1938-09
Scottie enters Vassar College

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

1938-11
FSF moves to cottage at 'Belly Acres,' Encino

In November 1938, F. Scott Fitzgerald relocates to a cottage in 'Belly Acres,' Encino.

1938-12
Loss of MGM Contract

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

1939-02-10
FSF travels to Dartmouth College with Budd Schulberg

On 10-12 February 1939, F. Scott Fitzgerald travels to Dartmouth College with Budd Schulberg to work on 'Winter Carnival', but gets fired for drunkenness and is hospitalized in New York.

1939-02-22
F. Scott Fitzgerald starts The Love of the Last Tycoon

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

1940-12-21
Death of F. Scott Fitzgerald

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

1940-12-27
F. Scott Fitzgerald is buried

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

1941-10-27
Publication of The Last Tycoon

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

1942
Zelda's Fiction Fragment

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.

1943-02
Scottie marries Lieutenant Samuel Jackson Lanahan

Scottie, the daughter of F. Scott Fitzgerald, ties the knot with Lieutenant Samuel Jackson Lanahan in New York.

1945-08-12
Publication of The Crack-Up

On 12 August 1945, 'The Crack-Up' is published.

1948-03-10
Zelda dies in a fire

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

1948-03-17
ZF buried with FSF

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

1975-11-07
FSF and ZF reinterred in the Fitzgerald family plot at St. Mary’s church, Rockville, Maryland

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.

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