Historical figures in 1785
The atlas holds 7 people and 10 moments here, in 1785. The most recorded lives are James Madison, Napoleon Bonaparte and Benjamin Franklin. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Jurists.
Notable people
James Madison
in 1785
4 moments here
James Madison (1751–1836) was a Virginia planter, revolutionary politician, delegate to the Continental and Confederation congresses, architect of…
Napoleon Bonaparte
in 1785
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…
Benjamin Franklin
in 1785
1 moment here
American printer, scientist, civic leader, colonial agent, revolutionary statesman, and diplomat.…
Jane Austen
in 1785
1 moment here
English novelist Jane Austen spent her life in southern England, principally in Hampshire, Bath, Southampton, Chawton, and Winchester.…
John Adams
in 1785
1 moment here
American lawyer, revolutionary leader, diplomat, first vice president of the United States, and second U.S. president.…
Friedrich Schiller
in 1785
1 moment here
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher, historian, and a central figure of Weimar Classicism.…
Catherine II of Russia
in 1785
1 moment here
Catherine II (Catherine the Great), born Sophie Auguste Friederike of Anhalt-Zerbst, was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796.…
Moments
- 1785 Visits Staraya Russa Catherine II of Russia
- 1785 Virginia Assembly session James Madison
- 1785 Boarding school at Reading Abbey Jane Austen
- 1785 Return from Richmond to Orange James Madison
- 1785 Invitation and move to Leipzig Friedrich Schiller
- 1785 First audience with George III John Adams
- 1785 Arrival home in Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin
- 1785 Journey onward to New York James Madison
- 1785 Visit to Philadelphia James Madison
- 1785 Stationed at Valence Napoleon Bonaparte