Historical figures in 1779

The atlas holds 7 people and 10 moments here, in 1779. The most recorded lives are John Adams, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Napoleon Bonaparte. Among them Political Leaders, Writers and Jurists.

Notable people

  1. John Adams

    in 1779

    3 moments here

    American lawyer, revolutionary leader, diplomat, first vice president of the United States, and second U.S. president.…

  2. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    in 1779

    2 moments here

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

  3. Napoleon Bonaparte

    in 1779

    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…

  4. George Washington

    in 1779

    1 moment here

    George Washington was a Virginia surveyor, planter, military commander, revolutionary leader, constitutional statesman, and the first president of…

  5. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    in 1779

    1 moment here

    Austrian composer and performer of the Classical era. Born in Salzburg, Mozart toured Europe as a child prodigy, made three formative journeys to…

  6. Thomas Jefferson

    in 1779

    1 moment here

    Thomas Jefferson was an American lawyer, Virginia political leader, diplomat, secretary of state, vice president, and third president of the United…

  7. James Cook

    in 1779

    1 moment here

    British naval officer, hydrographer and explorer whose surveys of Newfoundland and three Pacific voyages transformed European geographic knowledge of…

Moments

  1. 1779 Forced landing at Ferrol John Adams
  2. 1779 Enrolls at school in Autun Napoleon Bonaparte
  3. 1779 Virginia governor at Governor's Palace Thomas Jefferson
  4. 1779 Returns to Salzburg employment Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  5. 1779 Killed at Kealakekua Bay James Cook
  6. 1779 Departed France John Adams
  7. 1779 Returned from first French mission John Adams
  8. 1779 Begins second Swiss journey Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  9. 1779 Returns to Saint Gotthard Pass Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  10. 1779 Stays at Ford Mansion George Washington

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