Historical figures in Reims

The atlas holds 7 people and 10 moments here, from 1360 to 1966. The most recorded lives are Juan Manuel Fangio, Jack Brabham and Victor Hugo. Among them Political Leaders, Writers and Military Leaders, across the Cold War and the Middle Ages.

Notable people

  1. Dwight D. Eisenhower

    in 1945

    1 moment here

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was a United States Army officer, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II, and the 34th president of the United…

  2. Geoffrey Chaucer

    in 1360

    1 moment here

    English poet, courtier, diplomat, and civil servant, best known for The Canterbury Tales. His documented career included military service in France,…

  3. Jack Brabham

    from 1960 to 1966

    2 moments here

    Australian racing driver, engineer, team owner and three-time Formula One World Champion. Brabham began in Australian speedcar racing, worked as a…

  4. Joan of Arc

    in 1429

    1 moment here

    French visionary and military figure of the Hundred Years' War. Born at Domrémy, Joan sought the support of Charles VII, helped relieve Orléans,…

  5. Juan Manuel Fangio

    from 1948 to 1954

    3 moments here

    Argentine racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio was a five-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.…

  6. Louis XIV

    in 1654

    1 moment here

    Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné; 1638–1715), king of France from 1643, was the Bourbon monarch known as the Sun King.…

  7. Victor Hugo

    in 1825

    1 moment here

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

Moments

  1. 1360 Captured at the siege of Reims Geoffrey Chaucer
  2. 1429 Enters Reims with the royal army Joan of Arc
  3. 1654 Coronation at Reims Cathedral Louis XIV
  4. 1825 Attends Charles X's coronation Victor Hugo
  5. 1945 German surrender at Reims Dwight D. Eisenhower
  6. 1948 First Grand Prix at Reims Juan Manuel Fangio
  7. 1950 French Grand Prix victory Juan Manuel Fangio
  8. 1954 Mercedes debut victory at Reims Juan Manuel Fangio
  9. 1960 French Grand Prix victory at Reims Jack Brabham
  10. 1966 Own-constructor Grand Prix breakthrough Jack Brabham

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