Historical figures in 1739
The atlas holds 4 people and 4 moments here, in 1739. The most recorded lives are Voltaire, Montesquieu and David Hume. Among them Historians, Writers and Philosophers.
Notable people
Catherine II of Russia
in 1739
1 moment here
Catherine II (Catherine the Great), born Sophie Auguste Friederike of Anhalt-Zerbst, was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796.…
David Hume
in 1739
1 moment here
Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist. Hume’s documented movements include formative stays in Bristol and France; residences at…
Montesquieu
in 1739
1 moment here
Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, was a French jurist, historian, and political philosopher.…
Voltaire
in 1739
1 moment here
François-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, dramatist, and philosopher.…
Moments
- 1739 Meets future Peter III at Eutin Catherine II of Russia
- 1739 Return to Ninewells David Hume
- 1739 Lives largely in Brussels Voltaire
- 1739 Letter from Paris to Niccolini Montesquieu