Historical figures in 1787

The atlas holds 9 people and 40 moments here, in 1787. The most recorded lives are Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Catherine II of Russia and Ludwig van Beethoven. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Philosophers.

Notable people

1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

   in 1787

   11 moments here

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

2. Catherine II of Russia

   in 1787

   11 moments here

   Catherine II (Catherine the Great), born Sophie Auguste Friederike of Anhalt-Zerbst, was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796.…

3. Ludwig van Beethoven

   in 1787

   4 moments here

   German composer and pianist whose life was centered first in Bonn and, from 1792, in Vienna.…

4. Thomas Jefferson

   in 1787

   4 moments here

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

5. Friedrich Schiller

   in 1787

   3 moments here

   Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher, historian, and a central figure of Weimar Classicism.…

6. James Madison

   in 1787

   3 moments here

   James Madison (1751–1836) was a Virginia planter, revolutionary politician, delegate to the Continental and Confederation congresses, architect of…

7. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

   in 1787

   2 moments here

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

8. George Washington

   in 1787

   1 moment here

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

9. Benjamin Franklin

   in 1787

   1 moment here

   American printer, scientist, civic leader, colonial agent, revolutionary statesman, and diplomat.…

Moments

1. 1787 A triumphal procession through Crimea Catherine II of Russia
2. 1787 Departs Tsarskoye Selo for the southern journey Catherine II of Russia
3. 1787 First extended stay in Vienna Ludwig van Beethoven
4. 1787 Returned to his final Bonn home Ludwig van Beethoven
5. 1787 Stayed at the Black Eagle inn Ludwig van Beethoven
6. 1787 Visited Stein’s workshop Ludwig van Beethoven
7. 1787 Southern France and northern Italy journey Thomas Jefferson
8. 1787 Visited Genoa during European tour Thomas Jefferson
9. 1787 Visited Milan during European tour Thomas Jefferson
10. 1787 Visited Turin during European tour Thomas Jefferson
11. 1787 First acclaimed Prague visit Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12. 1787 Arrives in Naples Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
13. 1787 Lodges at Largo del Castello Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
14. 1787 Climbs Vesuvius during an eruption Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
15. 1787 Visits Caserta Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
16. 1787 Arrives in Kremenchuk Catherine II of Russia
17. 1787 Arrives in Palermo Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
18. 1787 Studies the temples of Agrigento Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
19. 1787 Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin
20. 1787 Arrives at the Khan’s Palace in Bakhchisarai Catherine II of Russia
21. 1787 Attends liturgy in Sevastopol Catherine II of Russia
22. 1787 Dines at Inkerman overlooking the fleet Catherine II of Russia
23. 1787 Enters Crimea at Perekop Catherine II of Russia
24. 1787 Stays in Kherson Catherine II of Russia
25. 1787 Visits Feodosia Catherine II of Russia
26. 1787 Visits Simferopol Catherine II of Russia
27. 1787 Writes from Stary Krym Catherine II of Russia
28. 1787 Arrives for the Constitutional Convention George Washington
29. 1787 Constitutional Convention delegate James Madison
30. 1787 Early arrival for the Constitutional Convention James Madison
31. 1787 Explores Taormina's ancient theatre Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
32. 1787 Returns to Naples from Sicily Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
33. 1787 Stays in Catania Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
34. 1787 Stays in earthquake-damaged Messina Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
35. 1787 Begins second Roman residence Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
36. 1787 First arrival in Weimar Friedrich Schiller
37. 1787 Return to Weimar Friedrich Schiller
38. 1787 Visit to Jena Friedrich Schiller
39. 1787 Congressional business after the convention James Madison
40. 1787 Returns to Prague for Don Giovanni Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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