Historical figures in Isle of Wight
The atlas holds 15 people and 20 moments here, from 1810 to 2008. The most recorded lives are Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle. Among them Writers, Philosophers and Political Leaders, across the Space Age and the Industrial Revolution.
Notable people
Alexander Graham Bell
in 1878
1 moment here
Scottish-born Canadian-American inventor, scientist, teacher of the deaf, and engineer best known for patenting the first practical telephone.…
Amy Winehouse
from 2007 to 2008
2 moments here
British singer and songwriter Amy Jade Winehouse was born in London and became internationally known for the albums Frank and Back to Black.…
Arthur Conan Doyle
from 1882 to 1887
2 moments here
Scottish-born British physician and writer best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh,…
Charles Darwin
in 1837
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…
Charles Dickens
from 1812 to 1849
2 moments here
English novelist, journalist, editor, social reformer, actor and celebrated public reader. This chronology traces documented residences, workplaces,…
Diana, Princess of Wales
in 1980
1 moment here
Diana Frances Spencer (1961–1997) was Princess of Wales from 1981 until her divorce in 1996.…
Florence Nightingale
in 1857
1 moment here
English social reformer, statistician, and nursing pioneer. Nightingale’s documented movements span childhood homes in England; travel and nursing…
H. G. Wells
in 1880
1 moment here
Herbert George Wells was an English novelist, journalist, historian, teacher, and social critic.…
Hirohito
in 1921
1 moment here
Hirohito (posthumously Emperor Shōwa) was Emperor of Japan from 25 December 1926 until his death in 1989.…
Jim Morrison
in 1970
1 moment here
James Douglas “Jim” Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, poet, and lead vocalist of the Doors.…
Mahatma Gandhi
in 1890
1 moment here
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, political ethicist, and leader of mass nonviolent resistance.…
Queen Victoria
from 1848 to 1901
3 moments here
Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 1819–1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death, and…
Ronald Ross
in 1865
1 moment here
British physician, malariologist, mathematician, writer, and 1902 Nobel laureate. Ross established the mosquito’s role in malaria transmission…
Rudyard Kipling
in 1871
1 moment here
English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. Born in Bombay, Kipling spent his childhood in India and England, worked as a journalist…
Simón Bolívar
in 1810
1 moment here
Venezuelan military and political leader known as El Libertador. Bolívar led revolutionary campaigns that helped secure the independence of…
Moments
- 1810 Arrives on diplomatic mission at Portsmouth Simón Bolívar
- 1812 Born at Mile End Terrace Charles Dickens
- 1837 Visits William Darwin Fox Charles Darwin
- 1848 Retreat to Osborne House Queen Victoria
- 1849 Summers at Bonchurch Charles Dickens
- 1857 Inspection of Haslar Hospital Florence Nightingale
- 1865 Sent to live on the Isle of Wight Ronald Ross
- 1871 Boarding residence at Lorne Lodge Rudyard Kipling
- 1878 Telephone demonstration for Queen Victoria Alexander Graham Bell
- 1880 Draper's apprenticeship H. G. Wells
- 1882 Arrival and practice at Southsea Arthur Conan Doyle
- 1887 Initiation at Phoenix Lodge Arthur Conan Doyle
- 1890 Meets vegetarians on the Isle of Wight Mahatma Gandhi
- 1900 Christmas at Osborne House Queen Victoria
- 1901 Death at Osborne House Queen Victoria
- 1921 Arrival at Portsmouth Hirohito
- 1970 Isle of Wight Festival performance Jim Morrison
- 1980 Sailing weekend to Cowes Diana, Princess of Wales
- 2007 Rolling Stones guest appearance Amy Winehouse
- 2008 Bestival headline set Amy Winehouse