Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Timeline ( Real )

literature
October 10, 1912

Publication of Tarzan of the Apes

The novel 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs, which inspired the story of Greystoke, was first published.

film_release
June 22, 1984

Release of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

The film 'Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes' was released, depicting the story of Tarzan in a dramatic adaptation.

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Timeline ( Fictional )

crash
circa 1880s

Plane Crash in African Jungle

The Greystoke family plane crashes in the African jungle, leaving John and Alice Greystoke's infant son orphaned.

upbringing
1880s to late 1890s

Infant Raised by Apes

The infant Tarzan is found and adopted by a tribe of apes who raise him as one of their own in the jungle.

development
1890s

Tarzan Learns Jungle Survival

Tarzan grows up learning to survive and communicate with the apes and animals of the jungle.

first_contact
late 1890s

Meeting with Clayton and Jane Porter

Tarzan encounters the English naturalist Clayton and Jane Porter, who introduce him to human society.

transition
late 1890s to early 1900s

Return to England

Tarzan travels to England to live with his relatives and to learn about his human heritage as Lord Greystoke.

internal_conflict
early 1900s

Struggles with Civilization

Tarzan struggles to adapt to English society and its customs, feeling like an outsider and conflicted about his identity.

self_discovery
early 1900s

Realization of True Identity

Tarzan fully embraces his dual identity as both Lord Greystoke and the man who was raised by apes in the jungle.

resolution
early 1900s

Tarzan's Return to Jungle

Tarzan returns to the African jungle to reunite with his ape family and leave behind the complexities of civilization.