Historical figures in Meuse

The atlas holds 4 people and 4 moments here, from 1792 to 1918. The most recorded lives are Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Victor Hugo and Harry S. Truman. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Artists, across the Industrial Revolution and World War I.

Notable people

1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

   in 1792

   1 moment here

   German poet, dramatist, novelist, scientist, theatre director, and statesman. Born in Frankfurt, Goethe studied in Leipzig and Strasbourg, practiced…

2. Victor Hugo

   in 1838

   1 moment here

   French Romantic poet, novelist, dramatist, artist, activist, and politician. This chronology traces documented physical presences from his mobile…

3. Harry S. Truman

   in 1918

   1 moment here

   Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.…

4. Sarah Bernhardt

   in 1915

   1 moment here

   French stage and early film actress, born Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris. Bernhardt became an international theatrical star through performances…

Moments

1. 1792 Witnesses the Battle of Valmy Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
2. 1838 Reaches Varennes on a Champagne excursion Victor Hugo
3. 1915 Performances for soldiers in the Argonne Sarah Bernhardt
4. 1918 Meuse–Argonne observation post Harry S. Truman

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