Obituary of Jules Verne

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Jules Verne

Jules Gabriel Verne (born February 8, 1828 in Nantes, France) was a novelist, poet, and playwright who was best known for writing his popular adventure novels “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (1864), “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas” (1870). He was also the author of the 1872 novel, “Around the World in Eighty Days”. Jules died on March 24, 1905 and his death was because of a stroke caused by complications of diabetes. He died at age 77.

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Jules Verne Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Verne, Jules
    • Common Name: Jules Verne
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Nantes, France
    • Birth Date: February 08, 1828
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1850-1905
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $71 million
    • Nationality: French
    • Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Jules's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jules Gabriel Verne
    • Father: Pierre Verne
    • Mother: Sophie Allotte
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Honorine Anne Hébée Morel (married 1857-1905, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Verne (1861-1925)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 24 1905 at age 77
  • Place: Amiens, France
  • Cause of Death: Stroke (complications of diabetes)

Category Tags:

NovelistPoet Playwright French Born on February 8th Born in 1828 Died in 1905 Died at age 77 Died from Stroke

Jules's Notable Roles:

  • Journey to the Center of the Earth
  • Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas
  • Around the World in Eighty Days

Quotable Quotes:

"Jules Verne lived a life that was filled with imaginative wonder and boundless curiosity, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate readers around the world. (V)"

"Jules had a really great career as a French novelist, playwright, and poet, but unfortunately his final years were plagued with illness and financial difficulties. (V)"

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