Military Leaders in Paris

The atlas holds 8 people and 34 moments here, from 1429 to 1992. The most recorded lives are Jean-Paul Sartre, René Descartes and Napoleon Bonaparte.

Notable people

1. Jean-Paul Sartre

   from 1905 to 1980

   11 moments here

   French philosopher, writer, and political activist associated with existentialism. His documented movements include education and teaching across…

2. René Descartes

   from 1616 to 1648

   7 moments here

   French philosopher, mathematician, and natural philosopher whose methodic doubt, mind-body distinction, analytic techniques, and mechanical account…

3. Napoleon Bonaparte

   from 1799 to 1815

   5 moments here

   French military commander and statesman who rose during the French Revolution, became First Consul in 1799, and ruled as Emperor of the French in…

4. Marlene Dietrich

   from 1959 to 1992

   4 moments here

   German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich (Marie Magdalene Dietrich) was born in Berlin and achieved international fame through stage,…

5. Mark Twain

   from 1867 to 1894

   2 moments here

   Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known as Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, journalist, lecturer, riverboat pilot, and traveler.…

6. John F. Kennedy

   from 1951 to 1961

   2 moments here

   John Fitzgerald Kennedy was an American naval officer, journalist, congressman, senator, and the 35th president of the United States.…

7. Dwight D. Eisenhower

   from 1928 to 1950

   2 moments here

   Dwight D. Eisenhower was a United States Army officer, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II, and the 34th president of the United…

8. Joan of Arc

   in 1429

   1 moment here

   French visionary and military figure of the Hundred Years' War. Born at Domrémy, Joan sought the support of Charles VII, helped relieve Orléans,…

Moments

1. 1429 Attacks Paris from La Chapelle Joan of Arc
2. 1616 Moves to Paris after university René Descartes
3. 1622 Visits Paris during property settlement René Descartes
4. 1625 Settles again in Paris René Descartes
5. 1628 Meets Bérulle after returning to Paris René Descartes
6. 1644 Visits Paris during a French journey René Descartes
7. 1647 Meets Pascal in Paris René Descartes
8. 1648 Arrives in Fronde-era Paris René Descartes
9. 1799 Confronts legislators at Saint-Cloud Napoleon Bonaparte
10. 1804 Crowned at Notre-Dame Napoleon Bonaparte
11. 1810 Marries Marie Louise at the Louvre Napoleon Bonaparte
12. 1815 Re-enters Paris Napoleon Bonaparte
13. 1815 Retires to Malmaison Napoleon Bonaparte
14. 1867 Visits the Paris Exposition Mark Twain
15. 1894 Spends winter and spring in Paris Mark Twain
16. 1905 Birth in Paris Jean-Paul Sartre
17. 1924 Entered the École normale supérieure Jean-Paul Sartre
18. 1928 American Battle Monuments Commission office Dwight D. Eisenhower
19. 1937 Teaching in Paris before the war Jean-Paul Sartre
20. 1941 Returned to teaching and settled at Hotel Mistral Jean-Paul Sartre
21. 1941 Teaching at Lycée Condorcet Jean-Paul Sartre
22. 1945 Moved to rue Bonaparte Jean-Paul Sartre
23. 1950 NATO command residence Dwight D. Eisenhower
24. 1951 Began a Europe-Asia fact-finding tour John F. Kennedy
25. 1959 Interview in Paris Marlene Dietrich
26. 1961 Held Paris state visit John F. Kennedy
27. 1962 Studio at 222 boulevard Raspail Jean-Paul Sartre
28. 1962 Olympia appearance Marlene Dietrich
29. 1968 Arrest during the May 1968 strikes Jean-Paul Sartre
30. 1970 Speech outside Renault Billancourt Jean-Paul Sartre
31. 1976 Retirement to Avenue Montaigne Marlene Dietrich
32. 1979 Boat-people appeal at the Élysée Palace Jean-Paul Sartre
33. 1980 Death in Paris Jean-Paul Sartre
34. 1992 Death at her Paris apartment Marlene Dietrich

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