Historical figures in France
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 800 to 1940. The most recorded lives are Charles de Gaulle, Jules Verne and Charlemagne. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Royalty, across the Middle Ages and World War II.
Notable people
Charles de Gaulle
in 1940
1 moment here
French army officer, leader of Free France during the Second World War, head of France's Provisional Government, and president of the French Fifth…
Jules Verne
in 1870
1 moment here
French novelist, playwright, and poet whose documented life included residences and work in Nantes, Paris, Amiens, Auteuil, and Le Crotoy, together…
Charlemagne
in 800
1 moment here
Frankish king, Lombard king, and Carolingian emperor who ruled from 768 to 814. His itinerant court moved across Francia, Saxony, Italy, Bavaria, the…
Moments
- 800 Celebrated Easter at Saint-Riquier Charlemagne
- 1870 Coastguard service at Le Crotoy Jules Verne
- 1940 Attack at Abbeville Charles de Gaulle