F. Scott Fitzgerald Profession: Author Nationality: American Why Famous: American writer of the novel "The Great Gatsby", considered one of the greatest American novels ever written. Published in 1925 it depicted the roaring twenties and re-examined the American Dream through its hero Jay Gatsby. Born: September 24, 1896 Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Generation: Lost Generation Star Sign: Libra Died: December 21, 1940 (aged 44) Cause of Death: Heart attack Articles and Photos Did a Snake Kill Cleopatra? Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Egypt, is said to have died on this day, famously submitting to the bite of a poisonous snake. The story might even be true. . .August 10, 30 AD Married Life 1920-04-03 Novelist and short story writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (23) weds novelist Zelda Sayre (19) at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York Historical Events 1925-04-10 Scribners publishes "The Great Gatsby" by F Scott Fitzgerald Famous Authors Arthur C. Clarke Benjamin Banneker Dorothy Parker Gabriel García Márquez Kurt Vonnegut Toshiro Mifune
Arthur C. Clarke
Benjamin Banneker
Dorothy Parker
Gabriel García Márquez
Kurt Vonnegut
Toshiro Mifune