Miss Potter Timeline ( Real )

birth
July 28, 1866

Beatrix Potter's Birth

Beatrix Potter is born in London, England, beginning the life of the renowned author and illustrator.

publication
1902

Publication of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'

Beatrix Potter publishes her famous children's book 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', marking the start of her career as a beloved author and illustrator.

personal_life
December 1913

Beatrix Potter Marries William Heelis

Beatrix Potter marries William Heelis, a solicitor, which influences her life and work related to the Lake District.

achievement
1926

Beatrix Potter's Conservation Efforts

Beatrix Potter becomes a notable conservationist, purchasing land in the Lake District and donating it to the National Trust.

death
December 22, 1943

Beatrix Potter's Death

Beatrix Potter passes away, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved children's author and conservationist.

Miss Potter Timeline ( Fictional )

childhood_event
circa 1880

Beatrix Potter's Childhood Artistic Passion

Beatrix Potter shows an early love for drawing and illustrating animals, encouraged by her parents.

career_event
1893

Beatrix Writes to a Publisher

Beatrix Potter sends her illustrated story, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," to a publisher.

career_event
1893

Initial Rejection of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"

Beatrix's storybook manuscript is initially rejected by a publisher.

career_event
1894

Self-Publishing 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'

Beatrix self-publishes 250 copies of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" using her own funds.

career_event
1895

Commercial Success of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'

The book is picked up by Frederick Warne & Co. and becomes a commercial success.

relationship_event
1895

Meeting Norman Warne

Beatrix meets Norman Warne, an editor at Frederick Warne & Co., who appreciates her work.

relationship_event
1896

Growing Romance with Norman Warne

Beatrix and Norman develop a close personal relationship despite social conventions.

personal_loss
1897

Norman Warne Dies

Norman Warne dies unexpectedly, causing sorrow and emotional difficulty for Beatrix.

character_development
1898

Realization of True Identity and Independence

Beatrix embraces her identity as an artist and author, continuing her career and personal growth.

relationship_event
circa 1900

Relationship with William Heelis

Beatrix meets and eventually falls in love with her solicitor, William Heelis.

life_event
early 1900s

Purchase of Lake District Farm

Beatrix buys a farm in the Lake District to pursue her love of nature and conservation.

life_event
1905

Marriage to William Heelis

Beatrix and William get married and start a life together.