Philosophers in Philadelphia

The atlas holds 3 people and 7 moments here, from 1776 to 2015. The most recorded lives are James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Pope Francis.

Notable people

1. James Madison

   from 1780 to 1787

   4 moments here

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

2. Thomas Jefferson

   in 1776

   2 moments here

   Thomas Jefferson was an American lawyer, Virginia political leader, diplomat, secretary of state, vice president, and third president of the United…

3. Pope Francis

   in 2015

   1 moment here

   Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was an Argentine Jesuit priest, archbishop of Buenos Aires, cardinal, and head of the Catholic Church and…

Moments

1. 1776 Drafted Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson
2. 1776 Continental Congress delegate in Philadelphia Thomas Jefferson
3. 1780 Continental Congress service in Philadelphia James Madison
4. 1785 Visit to Philadelphia James Madison
5. 1787 Constitutional Convention delegate James Madison
6. 1787 Early arrival for the Constitutional Convention James Madison
7. 2015 United States pastoral visit Pope Francis

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