Writers in Potsdam

The atlas holds 5 people and 6 moments here, from 1750 to 1945. The most recorded lives are Voltaire, Albert Einstein and Le Corbusier.

Notable people

1. Voltaire

   in 1750

   2 moments here

   François-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, dramatist, and philosopher.…

2. Albert Einstein

   in 1929

   1 moment here

   German-born theoretical physicist who transformed modern physics through special and general relativity, foundational work on quantum theory, and…

3. Le Corbusier

   in 1910

   1 moment here

   Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-born French architect, designer, painter, writer, and urban planner.…

4. 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.…

5. Sarah Bernhardt

   in 1902

   1 moment here

   French stage and early film actress, born Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris. Bernhardt became an international theatrical star through performances…

Moments

1. 1750 Moves to Potsdam Voltaire
2. 1750 Occupies rooms at Sanssouci Voltaire
3. 1902 Dinner hosted by Wilhelm II Sarah Bernhardt
4. 1910 Peter Behrens employment Le Corbusier
5. 1929 Uses Caputh summer house Albert Einstein
6. 1945 Potsdam Conference Harry S. Truman

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