Biography

Peter spent the last years of his life expanding Russian territories in the east.

He took a course in thermodynamics taught by Professor Percy Bridgman.

Ada had no contact with her famous father.

Among Lincoln’s favorite readings were the Bible, Aesop’s Fables, “The Pilgrim’s Wanderings” by John Buyan, and “The Cases of Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe.

Although she appeared as a confident woman, she struggled with low self-esteem.

Kosciuszko's stay in Paris lasted five years.

When he achieved his first successes as a young boy, his father was only interested in whether money could be made from his work.

The settlement was named Nueva Helvetia, which is now part of Sacramento.

In Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, young lovers struggling with social conventions, barriers, and prejudices were played by Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

Jane received her education primarily at home, learning drawing, music, and dance.