Princeton University in the Enlightenment

The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 1769 to 1799. The most recorded lives are George Washington, James Madison and John Adams.

Notable people

1. George Washington

   from 1776 to 1789

   2 moments here

   George Washington was a Virginia surveyor, planter, military commander, revolutionary leader, constitutional statesman, and the first president of…

2. James Madison

   from 1769 to 1771

   2 moments here

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

3. John Adams

   in 1799

   1 moment here

   American lawyer, revolutionary leader, diplomat, first vice president of the United States, and second U.S. president.…

Moments

1. 1769 Enrollment at the College of New Jersey James Madison
2. 1771 Graduation from the College of New Jersey James Madison
3. 1776 Attacks the Trenton garrison George Washington
4. 1789 Stops at Trenton George Washington
5. 1799 Arrived at temporary government quarters John Adams

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