Philosophers in New York City

The atlas holds 3 people and 11 moments here, from 1785 to 1946. The most recorded lives are Albert Einstein, James Madison and Albert Camus.

Notable people

1. Albert Einstein

   from 1921 to 1930

   6 moments here

   German-born theoretical physicist who transformed modern physics through special and general relativity, foundational work on quantum theory, and…

2. James Madison

   from 1785 to 1789

   4 moments here

   James Madison (1751–1836) was a Virginia planter, revolutionary politician, delegate to the Continental and Confederation congresses, architect of…

3. Albert Camus

   in 1946

   1 moment here

   French writer, philosopher, journalist, and political activist, born in French Algeria. Camus studied and worked in Algiers, moved between Algeria…

Moments

1. 1785 Journey onward to New York James Madison
2. 1787 Congressional business after the convention James Madison
3. 1788 Return to New York after Virginia ratification James Madison
4. 1789 First Congress in New York James Madison
5. 1921 Arrives in New York Albert Einstein
6. 1921 Gives first American lecture at Columbia Albert Einstein
7. 1930 Attends Madison Square Garden Hanukkah celebration Albert Einstein
8. 1930 Attends Metropolitan Opera Albert Einstein
9. 1930 Returns to New York Albert Einstein
10. 1930 Tours Riverside Church Albert Einstein
11. 1946 The Crisis of Man at Columbia Albert Camus

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