Yes, he was referred to as the 'father of science'.
Jules verne
A French novelist and playwright who is often credited as the father of science fiction
Some people consider Jules Verne the father of science fiction and Mary Shelley the mother of science fiction. Some even say that Gilgamesh was the first science fiction book.
Jules Verne and H.G. Wells are often called the "Fathers of Science Fiction". Hugo Gernsback a publisher and writer in his own right is also credited with being the "Father of Science Fiction" for publishing the works of writers like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells.
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Jules Verne was born in Nantes, Brittany, France.
Jules Verne
Many consider Jules Verne as one of the pioneers in the science fiction genre because of his imaginative stories that often featured futuristic technology and adventurous exploration. While he is not necessarily credited as the sole "father" of science fiction, his works have had a significant impact on the development of the genre.
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'From the Earth to the Moon' written in 1865 by Jules Verne.
Jules Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright widely regarded as one of the pioneers of science fiction. He is best known for his adventure novels, particularly "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Around the World in Eighty Days."
He was a lawyer before he turned to science-fiction writing.