Historical figures in Kathmandu

The atlas holds 4 people and 6 moments here, from 1953 to 2007. The most recorded lives are Edmund Hillary, Elizabeth II and Indira Gandhi. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Royalty, across the Cold War and the Space Age.

Notable people

1. Edmund Hillary

   from 1953 to 2007

   3 moments here

   New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, diplomat, and philanthropist. Hillary became internationally known after reaching Mount Everest’s summit with…

2. Elizabeth II

   in 1961

   1 moment here

   Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death.…

3. Indira Gandhi

   in 1966

   1 moment here

   Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian stateswoman who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.…

4. B. R. Ambedkar

   in 1956

   1 moment here

   Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, politician, principal architect of India’s Constitution, and a leading…

Moments

1. 1953 Everest-expedition reception in Kathmandu Edmund Hillary
2. 1956 Fourth World Buddhist Conference B. R. Ambedkar
3. 1961 Visited Kathmandu Elizabeth II
4. 1966 Goodwill visit to Kathmandu Indira Gandhi
5. 2003 Honorary-citizenship ceremony Edmund Hillary
6. 2007 Kathmandu trip and fall Edmund Hillary

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