Historical figures in Harrisburg
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 1839 to 1861. The most recorded lives are Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens and John Tyler. Among them Writers, Jurists and Political Leaders, across the Industrial Revolution.
Notable people
Abraham Lincoln
in 1861
1 moment here
American lawyer, Illinois legislator, congressman, and sixteenth president of the United States.…
Charles Dickens
in 1842
1 moment here
English novelist, journalist, editor, social reformer, actor and celebrated public reader. This chronology traces documented residences, workplaces,…
John Tyler
in 1839
1 moment here
John Tyler was an American lawyer, Virginia politician, tenth vice president, and tenth president of the United States.…
Moments
- 1839 Whig National Convention John Tyler
- 1842 Stops in Harrisburg Charles Dickens
- 1861 Addressed Pennsylvania legislators Abraham Lincoln