F. Scott Fitzgerald Profession: Author Nationality: American Biography: 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 A. A. Milne Aldous Huxley Jacqueline Susann John Steinbeck Thomas Merton William Safire