Francis Scott Fitzgerald
American writer (1896–1940)
1896 — 1940
Quick Facts
Profession
American writer (1896–1940)
Born
September 24, 1896
Died
1940 (age ~44)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
United StatesBorn in Saint PaulDied in Hollywood
1896
Born in Saint Paul (1896-09-24)
1905
EducationStudied at Nardin Academy (1905–1908)
1908
EducationStudied at St. Paul Academy and Summit School (1908–1911)
1913
EducationStudied at Princeton University (1913–1917)
1940
Died in Hollywood
About
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, widely known as F. Scott Fitzgerald or simply Scott Fitzgerald, was an American novelist, essayist, and short story writer. He is best known for his novels depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age, a term that he popularized in his short story collection Tales of the Jazz Age. He published four novels, four story collections, and 164 short stories. He achieved transient success and fortune in the 1920s, but did not receive critical acclaim until after his death. He is now widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.
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Who is Francis Scott Fitzgerald?+
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, widely known as F. Scott Fitzgerald or simply Scott Fitzgerald, was an American novelist, essayist, and short story writer. He is best known for his novels depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age, a term that he popularized in his short story collection Tal
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis Scott Fitzgerald born?+
Francis Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896.
When did Francis Scott Fitzgerald die?+
Francis Scott Fitzgerald died in 1940, at approximately 44 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — September 24, 1896
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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— a reader
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— a librarian
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