Historical figures in England

The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1630 to 1975. The most recorded lives are René Descartes, Marie Curie and Alexandre Dumas. Among them Writers, Scientists and Business Leaders, across the Age of Exploration and the Cold War.

Notable people

1. René Descartes

   in 1630

   1 moment here

   French philosopher, mathematician, and natural philosopher whose methodic doubt, mind-body distinction, analytic techniques, and mechanical account…

2. Marie Curie

   in 1912

   1 moment here

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

3. Alexandre Dumas

   in 1833

   1 moment here

   French novelist, playwright, journalist, and travel writer, also known as Alexandre Dumas père.…

4. Indira Gandhi

   in 1941

   1 moment here

   Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian stateswoman who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.…

5. Diana, Princess of Wales

   in 1975

   1 moment here

   Diana Frances Spencer (1961–1997) was Princess of Wales from 1981 until her divorce in 1996.…

Moments

1. 1630 Makes a scientific visit to England René Descartes
2. 1833 Visit to England Alexandre Dumas
3. 1912 Recuperates in England Marie Curie
4. 1941 Return to England Indira Gandhi
5. 1975 Moved to the Spencer family seat Diana, Princess of Wales

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