Historical figures in Worcester
The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 1575 to 1863. The most recorded lives are Charles Darwin, William Shakespeare and Elizabeth I. Among them Writers, Explorers and Performers, across the Age of Exploration and the Renaissance.
Notable people
Charles Darwin
from 1849 to 1863
3 moments here
English naturalist, geologist, and biologist whose observations during the global voyage of HMS Beagle and subsequent research led to his theory of…
William Shakespeare
in 1582
1 moment here
English playwright, poet, actor, and theatrical shareholder. Surviving records place Shakespeare principally in Stratford-upon-Avon and London, with…
Elizabeth I
in 1575
1 moment here
Elizabeth I (1533–1603), daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 until her death.…
Moments
- 1575 Royal progress at Worcester Elizabeth I
- 1582 Visits the Bishop's Court for marriage proceedings William Shakespeare
- 1849 Begins hydrotherapy at Malvern Charles Darwin
- 1851 Returns to Malvern with Annie Charles Darwin
- 1863 Recuperates at Malvern Wells Charles Darwin