Novelist

Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was a renowned American author and journalist known for his simple, yet powerfully impactful writing style.

Age
61
Birth Date
July 21, 1899
Death Date
7/2/1961
Life Range
(1899-1961)
Zodiac
Cancer
Height
6′ 0″

Ernest Hemingway is a renowned American novelist whose works depict the human struggle with courage and honesty. He is best known for his novel The Old Man and the Sea, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. His prose style has had a profound influence on American writing.

Ernest Hemingway Timeline

1899
Ernest Hemingway is Born
On July 21, 1899, Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois.
1917
Enlists in the U.S. Army
At age eighteen, Hemingway enlists in the U.S. Army as an ambulance driver.
1922
Publishes 1st Novel
Hemingway publishes his debut novel, The Sun Also Rises.
1926
The Old Man and the Sea Published
Hemingway publishes his classic novel, The Old Man and the Sea.
1954
Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
Hemingway wins the Nobel Prize for Literature for his novel The Old Man and the Sea.
1961
Commits Suicide
Hemingway commits suicide at his home in Idaho on July 2, 1961.

5 Interesting Facts about Ernest Hemingway

1.

He Served in World War I

Ernest Hemingway was an ambulance driver in World War I, and he was injured while serving. His time in the war served as inspiration for some of his later works.

2.

Traveled to Over 30 Countries

Ernest Hemingway traveled extensively throughout his life, visiting more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North America.

3.

Won a Pulitzer Prize at Age

Ernest Hemingway won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 for his novel The Old Man and the Sea. He was just 33 years old when he received the award.

4.

Wrote The Shortest Novel Ever Published

Ernest Hemingway wrote the shortest novel ever published. His book titled “The Old Man and the Sea” has only 27,000 words in it.

5.

Was a Professional Boxer

Ernest Hemingway was a professional boxer before he became a famous writer. He even had a fight with Gene Tunney, who went on to become world heavyweight champion.

When is Ernest Hemingway birthday?

Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist, born on July 21, 1899, and died on July 2, 1961 at the age of 61. He is remembered as a master of his craft, renowned for his writing style which was influenced by his life experience. His most notable works include 'The Old Man and the Sea', 'A Farewell to Arms', and 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'.

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