Jules Verne Birthplace: Nates, France Author Biography Jules Verne was born February 8, 1828 in Nates, France. As a young boy, he ran away to be a cabin boy on a merchant ship. But, he was caught and returned to his parents. Verne went on to study law in Paris. He then worked for a short time as a law clerk before becoming a secretary at the Lyric Theatre. In 1876, the author bought a large yacht and sailed around Europe. He was the parent of one son and two step daughters with his wife Honorine. Jules Verne died on March 24, 1905 in Amiens, France. Updating Results ...No matching titles were found. Loading...