Historical figures in Madrid

The atlas holds 62 people and 119 moments here, from 1528 to 2023. The most recorded lives are Francisco Goya, Lope de Vega and Miguel de Cervantes. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Artists, across the Space Age and the Cold War.

Notable people

  1. Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

    in 2008

    1 moment here

    Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was King and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia from 2005 until his death in 2015.…

  2. Ahmed Sékou Touré

    in 1982

    1 moment here

    Guinean nationalist, trade-union leader, and Guinea’s first president, serving from independence in 1958 until his death in 1984.…

  3. Alan García

    from 1972 to 1987

    3 moments here

    Alan García Pérez was a Peruvian politician and leader of the Peruvian Aprista Party who served two nonconsecutive terms as president of Peru, from…

  4. Albert Einstein

    in 1923

    1 moment here

    German-born theoretical physicist who transformed modern physics through special and general relativity, foundational work on quantum theory, and…

  5. Alexandre Dumas

    in 1846

    1 moment here

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

  6. Alfredo Di Stéfano

    from 1953 to 2014

    4 moments here

    Argentine-born footballer and manager who became a Spanish citizen and was the central player in Real Madrid's five consecutive European Cup…

  7. Augusto Pinochet

    in 1975

    1 moment here

    Augusto Pinochet Ugarte was a Chilean army officer who led the 11 September 1973 coup and ruled Chile as head of the military junta and then…

  8. Carlos Fuentes

    in 1988

    1 moment here

    Carlos Fuentes Macías was a Mexican novelist, essayist, public intellectual, and diplomat. Born in Panama City to a Mexican diplomat, he spent…

  9. Diego Maradona

    from 1983 to 1984

    2 moments here

    Argentine football player and manager Diego Armando Maradona (1960–2020) was a central figure in world football.…

  10. Diego Rivera

    in 1907

    1 moment here

    Mexican painter and muralist Diego Rivera was a central figure in Mexican muralism. His documented movements include study in Mexico and Europe, work…

  11. Diego Velázquez

    from 1622 to 1660

    5 moments here

    Spanish Baroque painter and court artist to Philip IV of Spain. Born in Seville, he trained there before establishing his long-term home and career…

  12. Dolores del Río

    in 1955

    1 moment here

    Mexican actress Dolores del Río (María de los Dolores Asúnsolo y López Negrete) was a major star of silent-era Hollywood and the Golden Age of…

  13. Elizabeth II

    in 1988

    1 moment here

    Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death.…

  14. Ernest Hemingway

    from 1937 to 1960

    3 moments here

    American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. Hemingway’s documented movements ranged from Illinois and Michigan to Italy in World War I,…

  15. Errol Flynn

    in 1937

    1 moment here

    Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn was an Australian-born actor who became a major Hollywood star in swashbuckling and adventure films.…

  16. Eva Perón

    in 1947

    1 moment here

    María Eva Duarte de Perón, known as Eva or Evita Perón, was an Argentine actress, political leader, social-welfare organizer, and First Lady of…

  17. Francisco Goya

    from 1773 to 1827

    10 moments here

    Spanish painter and printmaker Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was born at Fuendetodos, Aragon, and died at Bordeaux, France.…

  18. Gabriela Mistral

    in 1924

    1 moment here

    Chilean poet, educator, journalist, and diplomat born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga. Mistral taught across Chile, worked on Mexican educational reform,…

  19. Gabriel García Márquez

    in 1979

    1 moment here

    Colombian novelist, journalist, screenwriter, and Nobel laureate whose life moved between Colombia, Europe, Cuba, the United States, Mexico, and…

  20. George H. W. Bush

    in 1991

    1 moment here

    George Herbert Walker Bush was an American naval aviator, oil executive, congressman, diplomat, director of central intelligence, vice president, and…

  21. George Michael

    in 1989

    1 moment here

    English singer-songwriter and record producer, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in East Finchley, England.…

  22. Gerald Ford

    in 1975

    1 moment here

    Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.) was the 38th president of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 after having served as…

  23. Henri Matisse

    in 1910

    1 moment here

    French painter, sculptor, draughtsman, printmaker, and major figure of modern art. Born in Le Cateau-Cambresis, Matisse trained and worked…

  24. Hernán Cortés

    in 1528

    1 moment here

    Spanish conquistador, commander, explorer, governor, and writer whose 1519–1521 campaign against the Aztec Empire helped establish Spanish rule in…

Moments

  1. 1528 First return to Spain Hernán Cortés
  2. 1562 Birth in Madrid Lope de Vega
  3. 1566 Moves with family to Madrid Miguel de Cervantes
  4. 1572 Studies at the Colegio Imperial Lope de Vega
  5. 1582 Returns frequently to Madrid Miguel de Cervantes
  6. 1587 Arrest at the Corral de la Cruz Lope de Vega
  7. 1588 Departure from Madrid into exile Lope de Vega
  8. 1595 Return to Madrid after pardon Lope de Vega
  9. 1598 Marriage to Juana Guardo Lope de Vega
  10. 1603 Arrival in Madrid on Spanish mission Peter Paul Rubens
  11. 1608 Settles near Antón Martín Hospital Miguel de Cervantes
  12. 1610 Moves to Calle del León Miguel de Cervantes
  13. 1610 Purchase of the Calle de Francos house Lope de Vega
  14. 1612 Moves to Calle de las Huertas Miguel de Cervantes
  15. 1614 First Mass Lope de Vega
  16. 1616 Dies at his Calle del León home Miguel de Cervantes
  17. 1622 First documented Madrid journey Diego Velázquez
  18. 1624 Settlement at the Madrid court Diego Velázquez
  19. 1628 Eight-month diplomatic stay in Madrid Peter Paul Rubens
  20. 1631 Return from Italy to Madrid Diego Velázquez
  21. 1635 Death in Madrid Lope de Vega
  22. 1660 Return to Madrid after Island of Pheasants duties Diego Velázquez
  23. 1660 Death in Madrid Diego Velázquez
  24. 1773 Marriage to Josefa Bayeu Francisco Goya
  25. 1775 Arrival for court work in Madrid Francisco Goya
  26. 1783 Family residence in Madrid José de San Martín
  27. 1793 Return to Madrid after illness Francisco Goya
  28. 1797 Return to Madrid from Andalusia Francisco Goya
  29. 1798 Frescoes at San Antonio de la Florida Francisco Goya
  30. 1799 Joins his uncle in Madrid Simón Bolívar
  31. 1800 Residence on Calle Valverde Francisco Goya
  32. 1800 Lives with Uztáriz in Madrid Simón Bolívar
  33. 1802 Marries in Madrid Simón Bolívar
  34. 1803 Returns to Madrid after bereavement Simón Bolívar
  35. 1805 Mission to Spain over West Florida James Monroe
  36. 1808 Madrid during the Peninsular War Francisco Goya
  37. 1808 Retakes Madrid Napoleon Bonaparte
  38. 1811 Studies in Madrid Victor Hugo
  39. 1820 Retreat at the Quinta del Sordo Francisco Goya
  40. 1826 Pension petition in Madrid Francisco Goya
  41. 1827 Summer visit to Madrid Francisco Goya
  42. 1846 At the Montpensier wedding in Madrid Alexandre Dumas
  43. 1871 Residence and study in Madrid José Martí
  44. 1873 Madrid residence on Concepción Jerónima José Martí
  45. 1882 Studies in Madrid José Rizal
  46. 1884 Toast for Luna and Hidalgo José Rizal
  47. 1892 Delegation visit to Madrid Rubén Darío
  48. 1895 First visit to the Prado Pablo Picasso
  49. 1897 Studies in Madrid Pablo Picasso
  50. 1899 Meeting Francisca Sánchez in Casa de Campo Rubén Darío

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