Historical figures in 1742

The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, in 1742. The most recorded lives are Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and David Hume. Among them Educators, Writers and Musicians and Composers.

Notable people

1. Catherine II of Russia

   in 1742

   1 moment here

   Catherine II (Catherine the Great), born Sophie Auguste Friederike of Anhalt-Zerbst, was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796.…

2. David Hume

   in 1742

   1 moment here

   Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist. Hume’s documented movements include formative stays in Bristol and France; residences at…

3. George Frideric Handel

   in 1742

   1 moment here

   German-British Baroque composer. Born in Halle, he worked in Hamburg, travelled in Italy, served as Kapellmeister at Hanover, and settled in England.…

4. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

   in 1742

   1 moment here

   Genevan philosopher, writer, composer, and a major figure of the European Enlightenment. Rousseau’s documented movements ranged across Geneva, Savoy,…

5. Voltaire

   in 1742

   1 moment here

   François-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, dramatist, and philosopher.…

Moments

1. 1742 Lives at Zerbst Castle Catherine II of Russia
2. 1742 Publication of Essays in Edinburgh David Hume
3. 1742 Performances at Neale's Musick Hall George Frideric Handel
4. 1742 Presentation to the Académie des Sciences Jean-Jacques Rousseau
5. 1742 Meets Frederick at Aachen Voltaire

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