Brief History on Jules Verne
- Jules Verne was born on the 8th Feb 1828
- Jules Verne died in 1905
- Considered one of the founders of modern science fiction writing.
- He was born in Nantes in France and today there is a monument to him located in one of Nantes public parks
- Jules Verne was shot by his nephew in the leg, forever giving Verne a limp and never being able to drive a car again.
- When writing, Verne would go to bed at 8pm at night and get up early the next day and work until midday.
- Jules Verne did married. The name of his wife was Honorine Deviane (her maiden-name was Morel). She was a widow with two children. Together Jules and Honorine had one child.
- In 1888 Jules Verne was elected into the City Council of Amiens. He specialized in cultural affairs, such as theaters and schools. Verne was reelected in 1892, 1896 and 1900.
- In 1955 France put Jules Verne was put on a stamp (as seen at top of page).
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