Historical figures in Odesa
The atlas holds 5 people and 7 moments here, from 1794 to 1893. The most recorded lives are Alexander Pushkin, Sarah Bernhardt and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Among them Writers, Educators and Performers, across the Ottoman Empire and the Industrial Revolution.
Notable people
Alexander Pushkin
from 1821 to 1824
3 moments here
Russian poet, novelist, playwright, and foundational figure of modern Russian literature. This chronology traces documented physical presences from…
Sarah Bernhardt
in 1881
1 moment here
French stage and early film actress, born Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris. Bernhardt became an international theatrical star through performances…
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
in 1893
1 moment here
Russian Romantic composer whose career ranged from civil-service work and conservatory teaching in Saint Petersburg and Moscow to international…
Dmitri Mendeleev
in 1855
1 moment here
Russian chemist Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev formulated the periodic law and produced a foundational periodic table.…
Catherine II of Russia
in 1794
1 moment here
Catherine II (Catherine the Great), born Sophie Auguste Friederike of Anhalt-Zerbst, was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796.…
Moments
- 1794 Founds Odessa by decree Catherine II of Russia
- 1821 First documented Odessa visit Alexander Pushkin
- 1823 Transferred to Odessa Alexander Pushkin
- 1824 Departed Odessa for Pskov exile Alexander Pushkin
- 1855 Teaching at the Richelieu Lyceum gymnasium Dmitri Mendeleev
- 1881 Performances in Odesa Sarah Bernhardt
- 1893 Arrival for Odessa concerts Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky