Jules Gabriel Verne
was a French writer of adventure novels, was born on the island of Feydem in Nantes, France, February 8, 1828. It is considered one of the fathers of science fiction, along with HG Wells. It is the second most translated author of all time, after Agatha Christie. Some of his works have been translated to film.
predicted with great accuracy in his fantastic tales, the appearance of some of the products generated by the technological advances of the twentieth century such as television, helicopters, submarines and spacecraft. He was awarded the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France for their contributions to education and science wing.
Among his most important works are:
predicted with great accuracy in his fantastic tales, the appearance of some of the products generated by the technological advances of the twentieth century such as television, helicopters, submarines and spacecraft. He was awarded the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France for their contributions to education and science wing.
Among his most important works are:
died a March 24, 1905, at 77 a victim of diabetes, caused global mourning his death, his funeral was attended by ambassadors of various countries, with the March 28 that transfers the hearse to the cemetery of La Madeleine in Amiens where lie the remains.
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