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Jules Verne was a French novelist, poet and playwright most famous for his pioneering science-fiction works. His novels have inspired generations of readers and filmmakers alike, helping to popularize the genre in the 19th century.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1828</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Jules Verne is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On February 8, 1828, Jules Verne was born in Nantes, France. He was the son of a lawyer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1848</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Studied Law at University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Begins studying law at the University of Paris. However, he soon becomes more interested in literature and theatre.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1850</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Writes First Play</div><div class='timeline-text'>Verne completes his first play, Alexandre VI, and it is accepted by the Théâtre Lyrique de Paris.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1856</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Honorine de Viane Morel</div><div class='timeline-text'>Verne marries his childhood sweetheart, Honorine de Viane Morel.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1863</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publication of Five Weeks in a Balloon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Verne's first novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, is published and is an immediate success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1870</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publication of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea</div><div class='timeline-text'>Verne publishes Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, which is probably his best known work.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1905</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Death of Jules Verne</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jules Verne dies from complications from diabetes on March 24, 1905.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Pioneered the Genre of Science Fiction</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jules Verne pioneered the genre of science fiction with masterpieces such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth. His works have inspired countless other authors and filmmakers and have become classics in their own right.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Was Ahead of His Time</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jules Verne had an amazing ability to predict future inventions and technologies. Many of his stories included concepts that were not yet invented, but became reality in the years after his death. This makes his works all the more impressive, as he was able to anticipate the future before anyone else.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Wrote Amazing Adventure Stories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jules Verne wrote some of the most exciting adventure stories ever written. From navigating a submarine through underwater caves to exploring an island populated by dinosaurs, Jules Verne’s works never fail to capture the imagination. They are perfect for readers who love thrilling tales of exploration and discovery.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First to Write About Space Travel</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jules Verne is widely considered to be the first science fiction writer, and was the first to write about space travel in his 1865 novel 'From the Earth to the Moon'.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Wrote More Than 60 Books</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jules Verne wrote more than 60 novels, plays, and short stories during his lifetime. He is best known for his classic adventure stories, such as '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', 'Around the World in Eighty Days', and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Established a New Genre of Literature</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jules Verne's works established a new genre of literature, combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure into one cohesive narrative.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Predicted Many Scientific Inventions</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jules Verne predicted many inventions before they were created, including submarines, helicopters, scuba diving gear, and even the internet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Influenced Writers Worldwide</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jules Verne's work has been translated into more than 150 languages and read by millions of people around the world, making him one of the most influential writers of all time.</p></div></div>
Jules Verne, a renowned French novelist, was born on February 8, 1828 and passed away on March 24, 1905 at the age of 77. He is best known for his pioneering science-fiction works such as the "Journey to the Center of the Earth", "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Around the World in Eighty Days".
