Historical figures in Oran
The atlas holds 6 people and 6 moments here, from 1581 to 1965. The most recorded lives are Miguel de Cervantes, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Albert Camus. Among them Writers, Military Leaders and Performers, across the Cold War and the Ottoman Empire.
Notable people
Albert Camus
in 1940
1 moment here
French writer, philosopher, journalist, and political activist, born in French Algeria. Camus studied and worked in Algiers, moved between Algeria…
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
in 1943
1 moment here
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as New York state senator, assistant secretary of the Navy,…
Garrincha
in 1965
1 moment here
Manuel Francisco dos Santos, known as Garrincha, was a Brazilian right winger. He spent most of his club career with Botafogo and won the FIFA World…
José de San Martín
in 1791
1 moment here
Argentine general and independence leader who helped secure the independence of Argentina, Chile, and Peru.…
Miguel de Cervantes
in 1581
1 moment here
Spanish novelist, playwright, poet, soldier, purchasing agent and tax collector, best known for Don Quixote.…
Pelé
in 1965
1 moment here
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, was a Brazilian footballer who starred for Santos, Brazil and the New York Cosmos.…
Moments
- 1581 Undertakes mission to Oran Miguel de Cervantes
- 1791 Campaign service at Oran José de San Martín
- 1940 Marriage and teaching in Oran Albert Camus
- 1943 Disembarks at Oran Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- 1965 Brazil versus Algeria Garrincha
- 1965 Friendly in Oran Pelé