Author · 1828 to 1905
Jules Verne
Jules Verne was a French writer of science adventures. His Extraordinary Voyages took readers under the sea, into the Earth and around the world.
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Life milestones
Born on an island
Île Feydeau, in the river Loire at Nantes.
Meant to be a lawyer
He studied law but chose writing.
Loved boats
He owned three boats, all called Saint-Michel.
World famous
Second most translated author in the world since 1979.
Timeline
- 1828
Born in Nantes, France, on 8 February.
- 1848
Moves to Paris to study law.
- 1862
Meets the publisher Hetzel.
- 1864
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
- 1867
Buys his first boat, the Saint-Michel.
- 1886
Shot in the leg by his nephew.
- 1888
Elected town councillor of Amiens.
- 1905
Dies in Amiens on 24 March.
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Image credits
- Félix Nadar 1820-1910 portraits Jules Verne (restoration), Nadar, Public domain
- Pierre-Jules Hetzel - photo Nadar, Nadar, Public domain