Historical figures in Tamil Nadu
The atlas holds 4 people and 5 moments here, from 1896 to 1973. The most recorded lives are Ronald Ross, Vivien Leigh and Jiddu Krishnamurti. Across the Cold War and the Space Age.
Notable people
Jiddu Krishnamurti
in 1948
1 moment here
Indian philosopher, speaker, and writer. Raised within the Theosophical Society, he became head of the Order of the Star in the East, dissolved it at…
Muhammadu Buhari
in 1973
1 moment here
Nigerian army officer, military head of state from 1983 to 1985, and elected president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023.…
Ronald Ross
in 1896
2 moments here
British physician, malariologist, mathematician, writer, and 1902 Nobel laureate. Ross established the mosquito’s role in malaria transmission…
Vivien Leigh
in 1917
1 moment here
British actress Vivien Leigh (born Vivian Mary Hartley) was acclaimed for stage work and for Academy Award-winning performances as Scarlett O'Hara in…
Moments
- 1896 Visit to Sigur Ghat Ronald Ross
- 1896 Malaria leave around Ooty Ronald Ross
- 1917 Childhood stay at Ootacamund Vivien Leigh
- 1948 Talks in Ootacamund Jiddu Krishnamurti
- 1973 Defence Services Staff College Muhammadu Buhari