Philosophers of the Space Age

The atlas holds 7 people and 163 moments here, from 1957 to 2025. The most recorded lives are Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II.

Notable people

  1. Pope Francis

    from 1958 to 2025

    70 moments here

    Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was an Argentine Jesuit priest, archbishop of Buenos Aires, cardinal, and head of the Catholic Church and…

  2. Pope Benedict XVI

    from 1958 to 2022

    24 moments here

    Joseph Alois Ratzinger (1927–2022), Pope Benedict XVI, was a German Catholic theologian, archbishop, cardinal, prefect of the Congregation for the…

  3. Pope John Paul II

    from 1958 to 2005

    22 moments here

    Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920–2005), Pope John Paul II from 1978, was a Polish Catholic priest, bishop, cardinal, and pope.…

  4. Raisa Gorbacheva

    from 1960 to 1999

    21 moments here

    Soviet and Russian activist, philanthropist, lecturer, and public figure; wife of Mikhail Gorbachev.…

  5. Jean-Paul Sartre

    from 1960 to 1980

    13 moments here

    French philosopher, writer, and political activist associated with existentialism. His documented movements include education and teaching across…

  6. Albert Camus

    from 1957 to 1960

    7 moments here

    French writer, philosopher, journalist, and political activist, born in French Algeria. Camus studied and worked in Algiers, moved between Algeria…

  7. Mao Zedong

    from 1957 to 1976

    6 moments here

    Chinese communist revolutionary and political leader who led the Chinese Communist Party and founded the People’s Republic of China.…

Moments

  1. 1957 Mao–Khrushchev state visit Mao Zedong
  2. 1957 Create Dangerously lecture Albert Camus
  3. 1957 Lucia ceremony in Stockholm Albert Camus
  4. 1957 Nobel banquet speech Albert Camus
  5. 1958 House purchase in Lourmarin Albert Camus
  6. 1958 Professor at Freising College Pope Benedict XVI
  7. 1958 Jesuit novitiate and humanities study Pope Francis
  8. 1958 Consecration as auxiliary bishop Pope John Paul II
  9. 1959 Professor at the University of Bonn Pope Benedict XVI
  10. 1959 Journey to Aix-en-Provence Albert Camus
  11. 1960 Death near Villeblevin Albert Camus
  12. 1960 New Year's holiday at Lourmarin home Albert Camus
  13. 1960 In Brazil during the Jeanson-network trial Jean-Paul Sartre
  14. 1960 Philosophy licentiate at Colegio Máximo Pope Francis
  15. 1960 Holiday in Sochi Raisa Gorbacheva
  16. 1960 La Coubre memorial service Jean-Paul Sartre
  17. 1962 Studio at 222 boulevard Raspail Jean-Paul Sartre
  18. 1962 Second Vatican Council participation Pope John Paul II
  19. 1963 Move to the University of Münster Pope Benedict XVI
  20. 1964 Retreat at Hélène de Beauvoir's house Jean-Paul Sartre
  21. 1964 Teaching at Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción Pope Francis
  22. 1964 Appointment as Archbishop of Kraków Pope John Paul II
  23. 1966 Chair in dogmatic theology Pope Benedict XVI
  24. 1966 Teaching at Colegio del Salvador Pope Francis
  25. 1966 Yangtze swim Mao Zedong
  26. 1966 Red Guard public appearance Mao Zedong
  27. 1967 Journey to Israel for intellectual dialogue Jean-Paul Sartre
  28. 1967 Photographed in Venice Jean-Paul Sartre
  29. 1967 Theological studies at San Miguel Pope Francis
  30. 1967 Meeting President Nasser in Cairo Jean-Paul Sartre
  31. 1967 Created cardinal Pope John Paul II
  32. 1968 Arrest during the May 1968 strikes Jean-Paul Sartre
  33. 1969 Return to Bavaria and Regensburg Pope Benedict XVI
  34. 1969 Priesthood and teaching at San Miguel Pope Francis
  35. 1970 Speech outside Renault Billancourt Jean-Paul Sartre
  36. 1972 Meeting with President Nixon Mao Zedong
  37. 1973 Pilgrimage to Jerusalem Pope Francis
  38. 1973 Jesuit tertianship and final vows Pope Francis
  39. 1974 Visit to Andreas Baader Jean-Paul Sartre
  40. 1975 Meeting with President Ford Mao Zedong
  41. 1976 Visits France with Mikhail Gorbachev Raisa Gorbacheva
  42. 1976 Death in Beijing Mao Zedong
  43. 1977 Returns to France with Mikhail Gorbachev Raisa Gorbacheva
  44. 1977 Episcopal consecration Pope Benedict XVI
  45. 1978 Final journey to Israel Jean-Paul Sartre
  46. 1978 Moves back to Moscow Raisa Gorbacheva
  47. 1978 Election as Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II
  48. 1978 First public appearance as pope Pope John Paul II
  49. 1979 Boat-people appeal at the Élysée Palace Jean-Paul Sartre
  50. 1979 Visit to Auschwitz Pope John Paul II

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