Scientists in Rio de Janeiro

The atlas holds 4 people and 6 moments here, from 1768 to 1992. The most recorded lives are Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin and James Cook.

Notable people

1. Albert Einstein

   in 1925

   3 moments here

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

2. Charles Darwin

   in 1832

   1 moment here

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

3. James Cook

   in 1768

   1 moment here

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

4. Wangarĩ Maathai

   in 1992

   1 moment here

   Kenyan environmentalist, democracy activist, academic, founder of the Green Belt Movement, parliamentarian, and the first African woman awarded the…

Moments

1. 1768 Arrives at Rio de Janeiro James Cook
2. 1832 Lodges at Botafogo Charles Darwin
3. 1925 Brief first stop in Rio de Janeiro Albert Einstein
4. 1925 Returns to Rio de Janeiro Albert Einstein
5. 1925 Visits National Observatory Albert Einstein
6. 1992 Earth Summit spokesperson Wangarĩ Maathai

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