Scientists in Birmingham

The atlas holds 4 people and 7 moments here, from 1829 to 1913. The most recorded lives are J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens.

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.…

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

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