Writers in Sicily

The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 44 BC to 1986. The most recorded lives are Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Nietzsche and Cicero.

Notable people

1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

   in 1787

   1 moment here

   German poet, dramatist, novelist, scientist, theatre director, and statesman. Born in Frankfurt, Goethe studied in Leipzig and Strasbourg, practiced…

2. Friedrich Nietzsche

   in 1882

   1 moment here

   German philosopher, classical philologist, cultural critic, poet, and author. Born in Röcken, Nietzsche was educated at Schulpforta and Leipzig,…

3. Cicero

   in 44 BC

   1 moment here

   Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 BC) was a Roman lawyer, orator, philosopher, consul, provincial governor, and defender of the late Republic.…

4. Paul the Apostle

   in 60

   1 moment here

   Paul (Saul of Tarsus) was a first-century Jewish Christian apostle and missionary. The chronology below follows the traditional reconstruction used…

5. Kobe Bryant

   in 1986

   1 moment here

   Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers.…

Moments

1. 44 BC Driven back to Leucopetra Cicero
2. 60 Transit through Rhegium Paul the Apostle
3. 1787 Stays in earthquake-damaged Messina Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
4. 1882 Stays three weeks in Messina Friedrich Nietzsche
5. 1986 Family relocation to Reggio Calabria Kobe Bryant

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