Writers in Rio de Janeiro

The atlas holds 13 people and 16 moments here, from 1832 to 2013. The most recorded lives are Albert Einstein, Walt Disney and Charles Darwin.

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. Walt Disney

    in 1941

    2 moments here

    Walter Elias Disney was an American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur. His documented movements include childhood residences in…

  3. 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…

  4. Pope Francis

    in 2013

    1 moment here

    Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was an Argentine Jesuit priest, archbishop of Buenos Aires, cardinal, and head of the Catholic Church and…

  5. Fidel Castro

    in 1992

    1 moment here

    Cuban revolutionary and political leader who led the 26th of July Movement against Fulgencio Batista, became Cuba's prime minister in 1959, and later…

  6. Albert Camus

    in 1949

    1 moment here

    French writer, philosopher, journalist, and political activist, born in French Algeria. Camus studied and worked in Algiers, moved between Algeria…

  7. Le Corbusier

    in 1936

    1 moment here

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

  8. Harry S. Truman

    in 1947

    1 moment here

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

  9. Sarah Bernhardt

    in 1906

    1 moment here

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

  10. Freddie Mercury

    in 1985

    1 moment here

    Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist of Queen.…

  11. Indira Gandhi

    in 1968

    1 moment here

    Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian stateswoman who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.…

  12. Gabriela Mistral

    in 1940

    1 moment here

    Chilean poet, educator, journalist, and diplomat born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga. Mistral taught across Chile, worked on Mexican educational reform,…

  13. Paul Walker

    in 2011

    1 moment here

    Paul William Walker IV was an American actor best known for playing Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise.…

Moments

  1. 1832 Lodges at Botafogo Charles Darwin
  2. 1906 Injury during Rio de Janeiro performance Sarah Bernhardt
  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. 1936 Rio de Janeiro project and conferences Le Corbusier
  7. 1940 Consular transfer to Niterói Gabriela Mistral
  8. 1941 Arrival for South American goodwill tour Walt Disney
  9. 1941 Stay at Copacabana Palace Walt Disney
  10. 1947 Rio Conference state visit Harry S. Truman
  11. 1949 Arrival in Rio de Janeiro Albert Camus
  12. 1968 Visit to Rio de Janeiro Indira Gandhi
  13. 1985 Rock in Rio performances Freddie Mercury
  14. 1992 Earth Summit participation Fidel Castro
  15. 2011 Fast Five world premiere Paul Walker
  16. 2013 World Youth Day visit Pope Francis

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