Biography

Later in life, Tesla became interested in aviation technology.

Beethoven began learning music at the age of five, and because the study regime was strict and intense, it often reduced him to tears.

Hypatia is considered to be the first woman in history to make a significant contribution to the development of mathematics, astronomy and philosophy.

Shakespeare invented many words and phraseological compounds that entered everyday usage.

After several years of struggling with disability, Beethoven was forced to completely give up public performances and devote himself exclusively to composing.

Shakespeare’s works have inspired filmmakers. Some 420 full-length films were based on his works.

The composer returned to Paris shortly before Napoleon Bonaparte was elected President of the Second French Republic.

For the sake of Chopin's health and life, as a cholera epidemic was spreading in Paris, his friends found an apartment in Chaillot for him.

Peter I reformed the army, introducing annual compulsory conscription for permanent service in the regular army.

Napoleon's initial military successes in Malta and Lower Egypt were followed by the destruction of the French fleet by Admiral Nelson's squadron of English ships at the mouth of the Nile.