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Robert Louis Stevenson Timeline
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birth of RLS
Nov 13, 1850
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born in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh University
Mar 24, 1868
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at age 17, Stevenson enrolled in Edinburgh Univ to study engineering with the goal to follow his father in the family business as Lighthouse designers.
Law School
Feb 4, 1875
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Stevenson lost interest in family business and decided to go into law
decided to become a writer
Sept 24, 1875
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An Inland Voyage
Oct 11, 1878
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published first book An Island Voyage bout his trip from Antwerp to northern France which he made in a canoe.
Stevenson and Osbourne
Apr 16, 1880
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Married Fanny Osbourne in France
New Arabian Nights
Sep 24, 1882
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Published his first short story New Arabian Nights
Treasure Island
Jan 16, 1883
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Novel Treasure Island inspired by map he drew for 12yr old step son
The Silverado Squatters
May 5, 1883
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The book was written after taking his wife to the abandoned silver mine in Napa Valley, California
Published Dr. Jekell and Mr. Hyde
Aug 20, 1886
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Rest in Peace
Dec 3, 1894
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died of a stroke at his home in Vailima, Samona and buried atop of Mount Vaea.