Biography

Pyotr I Alekseyevich, commonly known as Peter the Great, was born in 1672 in Moscow.

Two funerals of Michelangelo took place in Florence.

Chopin began learning the piano quite early, at the turn of his fourth and fifth year.

Shakespeare’s works were published seven years after the poet’s death in 1623 under the title “Mr. William Shakespeare Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies.” The contemporary title of the first collection is “First Folio.”

Both of Mozart's sons never married and left no offspring.

Made in 1996, this adaptation of "Emma" received 2 Oscar nominations - it won the statuette for Best Original Score.

HMS Beagle returned from the expedition in 1836.

Tadeusz Kosciuszko is a revered figure in the United States.

Shakespeare’s lineage died out 25 years after his death.

He spent the next years of his life traveling around Europe, where he conducted his concerts.