Historical figures in Birmingham

The atlas holds 7 people and 10 moments here, from 1829 to 2017. The most recorded lives are J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens. Among them Scientists, Musicians and Composers and Writers, across the Space Age and the Cold War.

Notable people

  1. J. R. R. Tolkien

    from 1896 to 1908

    3 moments here

    John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English philologist, university professor, and author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.…

  2. Charles Darwin

    from 1829 to 1839

    2 moments here

    English naturalist, geologist, and biologist whose observations during the global voyage of HMS Beagle and subsequent research led to his theory of…

  3. Charles Dickens

    in 1853

    1 moment here

    English novelist, journalist, editor, social reformer, actor and celebrated public reader. This chronology traces documented residences, workplaces,…

  4. Marie Curie

    in 1913

    1 moment here

    Polish-born, naturalized-French physicist and chemist who pioneered research on radioactivity. With Pierre Curie she discovered polonium and radium.…

  5. Amy Winehouse

    in 2007

    1 moment here

    British singer and songwriter Amy Jade Winehouse was born in London and became internationally known for the albums Frank and Back to Black.…

  6. George Michael

    in 1991

    1 moment here

    English singer-songwriter and record producer, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in East Finchley, England.…

  7. Chester Bennington

    in 2017

    1 moment here

    American singer and songwriter best known as Linkin Park’s lead vocalist. His documented appearances include performances and recording-related…

Moments

  1. 1829 Attends Birmingham music meeting Charles Darwin
  2. 1839 Attends British Association in Birmingham Charles Darwin
  3. 1853 Gives Birmingham charity readings Charles Dickens
  4. 1896 Childhood move to Sarehole J. R. R. Tolkien
  5. 1900 School years in Birmingham J. R. R. Tolkien
  6. 1908 Lodgings in Edgbaston J. R. R. Tolkien
  7. 1913 Receives Birmingham honorary degree Marie Curie
  8. 1991 Cover to Cover opening concert George Michael
  9. 2007 National Indoor Arena tour opening Amy Winehouse
  10. 2017 Final Linkin Park performance Chester Bennington

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