Philosophers in Zurich
The atlas holds 4 people and 9 moments here, from 1591 to 1912. The most recorded lives are Albert Einstein, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Engels.
Notable people
Albert Einstein
from 1895 to 1912
6 moments here
German-born theoretical physicist who transformed modern physics through special and general relativity, foundational work on quantum theory, and…
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
in 1775
1 moment here
German poet, dramatist, novelist, scientist, theatre director, and statesman. Born in Frankfurt, Goethe studied in Leipzig and Strasbourg, practiced…
Friedrich Engels
in 1893
1 moment here
German philosopher, political theorist, revolutionary socialist, businessman, and Karl Marx’s lifelong collaborator.…
Giordano Bruno
in 1591
1 moment here
Italian Renaissance philosopher, Dominican friar, writer, and cosmological theorist. Born at Nola, Bruno studied and lived in Italy, Switzerland,…
Moments
- 1591 Lectures in Zurich Giordano Bruno
- 1775 Stays in Zürich Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- 1893 Second International congress address Friedrich Engels
- 1895 Takes Zurich Polytechnic examination Albert Einstein
- 1896 Enrolls at the Zurich Polytechnic Albert Einstein
- 1896 Lives on Unionstrasse in Zurich Albert Einstein
- 1901 Substitute teacher in Winterthur Albert Einstein
- 1909 Lectures at University of Zurich Albert Einstein
- 1912 Returns to ETH Zurich as professor Albert Einstein