Writers in Plymouth

The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 1831 to 1945. The most recorded lives are Charles Darwin, Charles de Gaulle and Harry S. Truman.

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.…

Moments

  1. 1831 Inspects HMS Beagle at Plymouth Charles Darwin
  2. 1831 Arrives at Devonport for voyage Charles Darwin
  3. 1831 Sails from Devonport aboard Beagle Charles Darwin
  4. 1940 Reached Plymouth from Brittany Charles de Gaulle
  5. 1945 Meeting with King George VI Harry S. Truman

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