Historical figures in Germany
The atlas holds 6 people and 6 moments here, from 1707 to 2013. The most recorded lives are Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles de Gaulle and Henry Ford. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Educators, across the Space Age and the Cold War.
Notable people
Johann Sebastian Bach
in 1707
1 moment here
German Baroque composer, organist, violinist, keyboard virtuoso, and musical director. Born in Eisenach, Bach was educated in Ohrdruf and Lüneburg…
Charles de Gaulle
in 1962
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…
Henry Ford
in 1930
1 moment here
American industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company. Ford grew up in rural Michigan, worked in Detroit engineering and machine shops, developed…
Marlene Dietrich
in 1944
1 moment here
German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich (Marie Magdalene Dietrich) was born in Berlin and achieved international fame through stage,…
Sarah Bernhardt
in 1902
1 moment here
French stage and early film actress, born Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris. Bernhardt became an international theatrical star through performances…
Mohamed Morsi
in 2013
1 moment here
Egyptian engineer, university professor, Muslim Brotherhood politician, and Egypt’s fifth president, serving from 2012 until his removal in July…
Moments
- 1707 Accepted Mühlhausen organist post Johann Sebastian Bach
- 1902 Cultural exchange performances in Germany Sarah Bernhardt
- 1930 Visit to Germany Henry Ford
- 1944 USO tour in Germany Marlene Dietrich
- 1962 State visit to West Germany Charles de Gaulle
- 2013 Visit to Germany Mohamed Morsi