Historical figures in 1787

The atlas holds 15 people and 47 moments here, in 1787. The most recorded lives are Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Catherine II of Russia and Ludwig van Beethoven. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Philosophers.

Notable people

  1. Alexander Hamilton

    in 1787

    2 moments here

    American statesman, lawyer, revolutionary officer, constitutional convention delegate, and first U.S. secretary of the treasury.…

  2. Andrew Jackson

    in 1787

    1 moment here

    Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) was a U.S. army general, Tennessee politician, and seventh president of the United States.…

  3. Benjamin Franklin

    in 1787

    1 moment here

    American printer, scientist, civic leader, colonial agent, revolutionary statesman, and diplomat.…

  4. Catherine II of Russia

    in 1787

    11 moments here

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

  5. Friedrich Schiller

    in 1787

    3 moments here

    Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher, historian, and a central figure of Weimar Classicism.…

  6. George Washington

    in 1787

    1 moment here

    George Washington was a Virginia surveyor, planter, military commander, revolutionary leader, constitutional statesman, and the first president of…

  7. James Madison

    in 1787

    3 moments here

    James Madison (1751–1836) was a Virginia planter, revolutionary politician, delegate to the Continental and Confederation congresses, architect of…

  8. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    in 1787

    11 moments here

    German poet, dramatist, novelist, scientist, theatre director, and statesman. Born in Frankfurt, Goethe studied in Leipzig and Strasbourg, practiced…

  9. John Quincy Adams

    in 1787

    1 moment here

    John Quincy Adams was an American diplomat, secretary of state, sixth president of the United States, and Massachusetts representative.…

  10. Joséphine de Beauharnais

    in 1787

    1 moment here

    Marie-Josèphe-Rose Tascher de La Pagerie, known as Joséphine, was Napoleon Bonaparte’s first wife and Empress of the French from 1804 until the…

  11. Ludwig van Beethoven

    in 1787

    4 moments here

    German composer and pianist whose life was centered first in Bonn and, from 1792, in Vienna.…

  12. Shaka

    in 1787

    1 moment here

    Shaka kaSenzangakhona, commonly called Shaka Zulu, was king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828.…

  13. Thomas Jefferson

    in 1787

    4 moments here

    Thomas Jefferson was an American lawyer, Virginia political leader, diplomat, secretary of state, vice president, and third president of the United…

  14. William Henry Harrison

    in 1787

    1 moment here

    William Henry Harrison was an American army officer, territorial governor, diplomat, Whig politician, and the ninth president of the United States.…

  15. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    in 1787

    2 moments here

    Austrian composer and performer of the Classical era. Born in Salzburg, Mozart toured Europe as a child prodigy, made three formative journeys to…

Moments

  1. 1787 Stop at Jonesborough Andrew Jackson
  2. 1787 A triumphal procession through Crimea Catherine II of Russia
  3. 1787 Departs Tsarskoye Selo for the southern journey Catherine II of Russia
  4. 1787 Legal study with Theophilus Parsons John Quincy Adams
  5. 1787 First extended stay in Vienna Ludwig van Beethoven
  6. 1787 Returned to his final Bonn home Ludwig van Beethoven
  7. 1787 Stayed at the Black Eagle inn Ludwig van Beethoven
  8. 1787 Visited Stein’s workshop Ludwig van Beethoven
  9. 1787 Southern France and northern Italy journey Thomas Jefferson
  10. 1787 Visited Genoa during European tour Thomas Jefferson
  11. 1787 Visited Milan during European tour Thomas Jefferson
  12. 1787 Visited Turin during European tour Thomas Jefferson
  13. 1787 Student at Hampden–Sydney College William Henry Harrison
  14. 1787 First acclaimed Prague visit Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  15. 1787 Arrives in Naples Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  16. 1787 Lodges at Largo del Castello Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  17. 1787 Climbs Vesuvius during an eruption Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  18. 1787 Visits Caserta Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  19. 1787 Arrives in Kremenchuk Catherine II of Russia
  20. 1787 Arrives in Palermo Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  21. 1787 Studies the temples of Agrigento Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  22. 1787 Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin
  23. 1787 Arrives at the Khan’s Palace in Bakhchisarai Catherine II of Russia
  24. 1787 Attends liturgy in Sevastopol Catherine II of Russia
  25. 1787 Dines at Inkerman overlooking the fleet Catherine II of Russia
  26. 1787 Enters Crimea at Perekop Catherine II of Russia
  27. 1787 Stays in Kherson Catherine II of Russia
  28. 1787 Visits Feodosia Catherine II of Russia
  29. 1787 Visits Simferopol Catherine II of Russia
  30. 1787 Writes from Stary Krym Catherine II of Russia
  31. 1787 Arrives for the Constitutional Convention George Washington
  32. 1787 Constitutional Convention delegate James Madison
  33. 1787 Early arrival for the Constitutional Convention James Madison
  34. 1787 Explores Taormina's ancient theatre Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  35. 1787 Returns to Naples from Sicily Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  36. 1787 Stays in Catania Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  37. 1787 Stays in earthquake-damaged Messina Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  38. 1787 Constitutional Convention speech Alexander Hamilton
  39. 1787 Begins second Roman residence Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  40. 1787 First arrival in Weimar Friedrich Schiller
  41. 1787 Birth in Mthonjaneni Shaka
  42. 1787 Return to Weimar Friedrich Schiller
  43. 1787 Visit to Jena Friedrich Schiller
  44. 1787 Signing the Constitution Alexander Hamilton
  45. 1787 Congressional business after the convention James Madison
  46. 1787 Returns to Prague for Don Giovanni Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  47. 1787 Arrival in Paris after Fontainebleau Joséphine de Beauharnais

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