Ernest Hemingway

Born: July 21, 1899 in IL

Died: 1961

Famous American novelist, author, and journalist.

Wrote several popular books, including The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell To Arms and The Old Man and the Sea.

Known for his signature narrative style of writing.

Served in WWI and WWII and was a journalist in the Spanish Civil War.

Varied interests included fishing, bullfighting and hunting.

Awarded a Bronze Star, a Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature.