Historical figures in Plymouth

The atlas holds 4 people and 6 moments here, from 1776 to 1945. The most recorded lives are Charles Darwin, Charles de Gaulle and Harry S. Truman. Among them Writers, Explorers and Political Leaders, across the Industrial Revolution and World War II.

Notable people

1. Charles Darwin

   in 1831

   3 moments here

   English naturalist, geologist, and biologist whose observations during the global voyage of HMS Beagle and subsequent research led to his theory of…

2. Charles de Gaulle

   in 1940

   1 moment here

   French army officer, leader of Free France during the Second World War, head of France's Provisional Government, and president of the French Fifth…

3. Harry S. Truman

   in 1945

   1 moment here

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

4. James Cook

   in 1776

   1 moment here

   British naval officer, hydrographer and explorer whose surveys of Newfoundland and three Pacific voyages transformed European geographic knowledge of…

Moments

1. 1776 Anchors in Plymouth Sound before third voyage James Cook
2. 1831 Inspects HMS Beagle at Plymouth Charles Darwin
3. 1831 Arrives at Devonport for voyage Charles Darwin
4. 1831 Sails from Devonport aboard Beagle Charles Darwin
5. 1940 Reached Plymouth from Brittany Charles de Gaulle
6. 1945 Meeting with King George VI Harry S. Truman

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