Historical figures in 1870

The atlas holds 11 people and 14 moments here, in 1870. The most recorded lives are Charles Dickens, Vladimir Lenin and Charles Darwin. Among them Writers, Scientists and Political Leaders.

Notable people

1. Charles Dickens

   in 1870

   4 moments here

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

2. Vladimir Lenin

   in 1870

   1 moment here

   Russian Marxist revolutionary, Bolshevik leader, political theorist, and founding head of government of Soviet Russia and the Soviet Union.…

3. Charles Darwin

   in 1870

   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…

4. Victor Hugo

   in 1870

   1 moment here

   French Romantic poet, novelist, dramatist, artist, activist, and politician. This chronology traces documented physical presences from his mobile…

5. Mark Twain

   in 1870

   1 moment here

   Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known as Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, journalist, lecturer, riverboat pilot, and traveler.…

6. Nikola Tesla

   in 1870

   1 moment here

   Serbian-American engineer and inventor best known for foundational work on alternating-current power systems, the induction motor, high-frequency…

7. Friedrich Engels

   in 1870

   1 moment here

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

8. Sarah Bernhardt

   in 1870

   1 moment here

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

9. Theodore Roosevelt

   in 1870

   1 moment here

   Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (1858–1919) was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909.…

10. Jules Verne

    in 1870

    1 moment here

    French novelist, playwright, and poet whose documented life included residences and work in Nantes, Paris, Amiens, Auteuil, and Le Crotoy, together…

11. Alexandre Dumas

    in 1870

    1 moment here

    French novelist, playwright, journalist, and travel writer, also known as Alexandre Dumas père.…

Moments

1. 1870 Coastguard service at Le Crotoy Jules Verne
2. 1870 Higher Real Gymnasium studies Nikola Tesla
3. 1870 Hospital work during the Siege of Paris Sarah Bernhardt
4. 1870 Visit to Rome and meeting with Pius IX Theodore Roosevelt
5. 1870 Marries Olivia Langdon in Elmira Mark Twain
6. 1870 Gives final public reading Charles Dickens
7. 1870 Born in Simbirsk Vladimir Lenin
8. 1870 Stays at the Bull Hotel, Cambridge Charles Darwin
9. 1870 Makes last public appearance Charles Dickens
10. 1870 Buried in Poets' Corner Charles Dickens
11. 1870 Dies at Gad's Hill Place Charles Dickens
12. 1870 Move to Regent's Park Road Friedrich Engels
13. 1870 Returns triumphantly to Paris Victor Hugo
14. 1870 Death at Puys Alexandre Dumas

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