Historical figures in Toulon
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 1676 to 1839. The most recorded lives are Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo and John Locke. Among them Political Leaders, Writers and Artists, across the Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment.
Notable people
Napoleon Bonaparte
in 1793
1 moment here
French military commander and statesman who rose during the French Revolution, became First Consul in 1799, and ruled as Emperor of the French in…
Victor Hugo
in 1839
1 moment here
French Romantic poet, novelist, dramatist, artist, activist, and politician. This chronology traces documented physical presences from his mobile…
John Locke
in 1676
1 moment here
English philosopher, physician, and political writer. Locke was born in Somerset, educated in London and Oxford, served Lord Shaftesbury in London,…
Moments
- 1676 Spring excursion to Toulon John Locke
- 1793 Leads artillery at Toulon Napoleon Bonaparte
- 1839 Inspects the Toulon penal colony Victor Hugo