Historical figures in 1847

The atlas holds 27 people and 42 moments here, in 1847. The most recorded lives are James K. Polk, Hans Christian Andersen and Friedrich Engels. Among them Writers, Scientists and Political Leaders.

Notable people

  1. Thomas Edison

    in 1847

    1 moment here

    American inventor and industrialist whose laboratories developed and commercialized technologies in telegraphy, recorded sound, electric lighting and…

  2. Ulysses S. Grant

    in 1847

    1 moment here

    Ulysses S. Grant was an American army officer, Union commander during the Civil War, and the 18th president of the United States.…

  3. Zachary Taylor

    in 1847

    1 moment here

    Zachary Taylor was a United States Army officer, Mexican–American War commander, and the 12th president of the United States.…

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