Historical figures in Essex

The atlas holds 4 people and 8 moments here, from 1588 to 1870. The most recorded lives are Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen and Elizabeth I. Among them Writers, Business Leaders and Royalty, across the Age of Exploration and the Enlightenment.

Notable people

1. Charles Dickens

   from 1817 to 1870

   5 moments here

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

2. Hans Christian Andersen

   in 1857

   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…

3. Elizabeth I

   in 1588

   1 moment here

   Elizabeth I (1533–1603), daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 until her death.…

4. Daniel Defoe

   in 1696

   1 moment here

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

Moments

1. 1588 Address to troops at Tilbury Elizabeth I
2. 1696 Brickworks residence at Chadwell Daniel Defoe
3. 1817 Settles in Chatham Charles Dickens
4. 1817 Lives at Ordnance Terrace Charles Dickens
5. 1857 Stays at Dickens's Gads Hill Place Hans Christian Andersen
6. 1857 Takes possession of Gad's Hill Place Charles Dickens
7. 1860 Settles permanently at Gad's Hill Charles Dickens
8. 1870 Dies at Gad's Hill Place Charles Dickens

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