Erckmann, Emile (joint pseudonym Erckmann-Chatrian)

1822 - Born on the 20th of May in Phalsbourg, France.

1842 - He obtained his baccalaureat at Nancy, France.

1843 - His work "On military recruitment" was first published.

1845 - He failed his third year of law and returned to Phalsbourg, France, ill with typhoid.

1847 - He made the acquaintance of Alexandre Chatrian, a teacher.

1848 - He witnessed the revolution in France.

1854 - He moved to Rosny-sous-Bois, France and resumed his study of law.

1858 - He was wealthy enough and buy back the sawmill at Grosshammerweyer.

1870 - He was at Phalsbourg, France.

1872 - He spent most of his time on the novels.

1874 - He became a republican enthusiast.

1877 - He was forced to sell his sawmill.

1888 - He was diagnosed with diabetes.

1899 - He moved to Lunéville, France.

        - He died on the 14th of March in Lunéville, France.