Writers in Edinburgh

The atlas holds 10 people and 21 moments here, from 1706 to 1997. The most recorded lives are Adam Smith, Helen Keller and Benjamin Franklin.

Notable people

1. Adam Smith

   from 1723 to 1790

   8 moments here

   Scottish moral philosopher and political economist of the Scottish Enlightenment, author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the…

2. Helen Keller

   from 1930 to 1933

   3 moments here

   Helen Adams Keller was an American deafblind author, lecturer, disability-rights advocate, and political activist.…

3. Benjamin Franklin

   from 1759 to 1771

   2 moments here

   American printer, scientist, civic leader, colonial agent, revolutionary statesman, and diplomat.…

4. Daniel Defoe

   from 1706 to 1708

   2 moments here

   English merchant, political writer, journalist, intelligence agent, and novelist. This chronology records documented physical presences from his…

5. Nelson Mandela

   in 1997

   1 moment here

   South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, lawyer and statesman. Mandela helped lead the African National Congress, co-founded its armed wing,…

6. Charles Darwin

   in 1825

   1 moment here

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

7. Hans Christian Andersen

   in 1847

   1 moment here

   Danish writer renowned for literary fairy tales including “The Little Mermaid,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Snow Queen,” and “The Ugly…

8. Agatha Christie

   in 1930

   1 moment here

   English novelist, playwright, and memoirist, internationally known for detective fiction featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.…

9. Jules Verne

   in 1879

   1 moment here

   French novelist, playwright, and poet whose documented life included residences and work in Nantes, Paris, Amiens, Auteuil, and Le Crotoy, together…

10. Douglas Adams

    in 1976

    1 moment here

    English author, screenwriter and humourist best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.…

Moments

1. 1706 Secret mission to Edinburgh Daniel Defoe
2. 1708 Government correspondence from Edinburgh Daniel Defoe
3. 1723 Baptism at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Adam Smith
4. 1729 Burgh School education Adam Smith
5. 1746 Return and convalescence in Kirkcaldy Adam Smith
6. 1748 Public lectures in Edinburgh Adam Smith
7. 1759 Visit to Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
8. 1766 Return to Kirkcaldy to write Adam Smith
9. 1771 Stay in Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
10. 1776 Kirkcaldy after publication Adam Smith
11. 1778 Move to Panmure House as Customs Commissioner Adam Smith
12. 1790 Death at Panmure House Adam Smith
13. 1825 Begins medical studies in Edinburgh Charles Darwin
14. 1847 Stays at Trinity near Edinburgh Hans Christian Andersen
15. 1879 Voyage to Edinburgh Jules Verne
16. 1930 First overseas tour: Scotland Helen Keller
17. 1930 Marriage to Max Mallowan Agatha Christie
18. 1932 Third trip abroad: Scotland Helen Keller
19. 1933 Return to Scotland Helen Keller
20. 1976 Performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Douglas Adams
21. 1997 Attends Commonwealth meeting in Edinburgh Nelson Mandela

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