Historical figures in 1844

The atlas holds 11 people and 22 moments here, in 1844. The most recorded lives are Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen and Abraham Lincoln. Among them Writers, Scientists and Philosophers.

Notable people

1. Charles Dickens

   in 1844

   6 moments here

   English novelist, journalist, editor, social reformer, actor and celebrated public reader. This chronology traces documented residences, workplaces,…

2. Hans Christian Andersen

   in 1844

   5 moments here

   Danish writer renowned for literary fairy tales including “The Little Mermaid,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Snow Queen,” and “The Ugly…

3. Abraham Lincoln

   in 1844

   2 moments here

   American lawyer, Illinois legislator, congressman, and sixteenth president of the United States.…

4. Friedrich Engels

   in 1844

   2 moments here

   German philosopher, political theorist, revolutionary socialist, businessman, and Karl Marx’s lifelong collaborator.…

5. Karl Marx

   in 1844

   1 moment here

   German philosopher, economist, journalist, and revolutionary socialist. Born in Trier, Marx studied in Bonn and Berlin, worked in Cologne, and…

6. Charles Darwin

   in 1844

   1 moment here

   English naturalist, geologist, and biologist whose observations during the global voyage of HMS Beagle and subsequent research led to his theory of…

7. Friedrich Nietzsche

   in 1844

   1 moment here

   German philosopher, classical philologist, cultural critic, poet, and author. Born in Röcken, Nietzsche was educated at Schulpforta and Leipzig,…

8. Edgar Allan Poe

   in 1844

   1 moment here

   American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic whose work helped shape Gothic fiction, detective fiction, and early science fiction.…

9. Sarah Bernhardt

   in 1844

   1 moment here

   French stage and early film actress, born Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris. Bernhardt became an international theatrical star through performances…

10. Michael Faraday

    in 1844

    1 moment here

    English chemist and physicist whose experimental work transformed the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.…

11. Hokusai

    in 1844

    1 moment here

    Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, painter, and printmaker. His documented physical-presence chronology is concentrated in…

Moments

1. 1844 Established the Lincoln family home Abraham Lincoln
2. 1844 Rode the Eighth Judicial Circuit Abraham Lincoln
3. 1844 Writing The Condition of the Working Class Friedrich Engels
4. 1844 Obuse arrival and studio work Hokusai
5. 1844 Departure for New York Edgar Allan Poe
6. 1844 Visits Kew Gardens Charles Darwin
7. 1844 Settles at Albaro Charles Dickens
8. 1844 Departs Weimar for Saxony Hans Christian Andersen
9. 1844 Stays in Dresden Hans Christian Andersen
10. 1844 Visits Maxen estate Hans Christian Andersen
11. 1844 Second meeting with Marx Friedrich Engels
12. 1844 Joins Danish court on Föhr Hans Christian Andersen
13. 1844 Meets Engels at Café de la Régence Karl Marx
14. 1844 Arrives at Augustenborg Hans Christian Andersen
15. 1844 Born in Röcken Friedrich Nietzsche
16. 1844 Haswell Colliery investigation Michael Faraday
17. 1844 Birth at rue de l'École-de-Médecine Sarah Bernhardt
18. 1844 Crosses the Simplon Pass Charles Dickens
19. 1844 Experiences Venice Charles Dickens
20. 1844 Stops overnight at Stradella Charles Dickens
21. 1844 Visits Verona Charles Dickens
22. 1844 Writes from Parma Charles Dickens

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