Biography

She probably never left her hometown.

Kosciuszko's stay in Paris lasted five years.

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

Kosciuszko also assisted the southern army, where he was sent at his request.

Columbus was accused of extreme brutality againts indigenious people.

Shakespeare had likely been in London since 1588. In 1592, the first printed mention of Shakespeare appeared in a pamphlet by Robert Greene - an English writer, playwright, and critic.

In 1712, Peter the Great received the Order of the White Eagle - the oldest and highest state decoration of the Republic of Poland, awarded for distinguished civil and military merits for the benefit of the Republic of Poland.

Sutter claimed he was a member of the Royal Swiss Guard and introduced himself as Captain John Sutter.

Charles Darwin lived from 1809 to 1882.

Roland Garros is sometimes referred to as the world's first air ace.