Historical figures in Essex

The atlas holds 5 people and 9 moments here, from 1574 to 2009. The most recorded lives are Douglas Adams, John Locke and Amy Winehouse. Among them Writers, Musicians and Composers and Physicians, across the Space Age and the Age of Exploration.

Notable people

1. Douglas Adams

   from 1957 to 1964

   3 moments here

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

2. John Locke

   from 1691 to 1704

   2 moments here

   English philosopher, physician, and political writer. Locke was born in Somerset, educated in London and Oxford, served Lord Shaftesbury in London,…

3. Amy Winehouse

   from 2008 to 2009

   2 moments here

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

4. Rudyard Kipling

   in 1877

   1 moment here

   English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. Born in Bombay, Kipling spent his childhood in India and England, worked as a journalist…

5. Elizabeth I

   in 1574

   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.…

Moments

1. 1574 Royal progress at Havering Elizabeth I
2. 1691 Settlement at Oates Manor John Locke
3. 1704 Death at Oates Manor John Locke
4. 1877 Stay at Goldings Farm Rudyard Kipling
5. 1957 Moved to Brentwood animal shelter Douglas Adams
6. 1959 Entered Brentwood School preparatory department Douglas Adams
7. 1964 Became a Brentwood School boarder Douglas Adams
8. 2008 V Festival Chelmsford performance Amy Winehouse
9. 2009 V Festival appearance with the Specials Amy Winehouse

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