Jules Verne

Jules Verne is known as the 'father of science fiction' and is famous for his novel sequence, the Voyages Extraordinaires.

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Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

February 8, 1828

Star Sign :

Aquarius

Death Date:

March 24, 1905

Age :

77

Birthplace :

Nantes, France

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a renowned French novelist, poet, and playwright, often hailed as the “father of science fiction.” He is best known for his groundbreaking works such as “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” and “Around the World in Eighty Days.” In collaboration with publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel, Verne created the Voyages extraordinaires, a highly successful series of adventure novels. Some of his other prominent works include “From the Earth to the Moon,” “The Mysterious Island,” and “Robur the Conqueror.” Verne’s significant impact on the science fiction and surrealism genres is widely acknowledged.