Biography

Monday, 31 August 2026

Did you know?

Christopher Columbus
One of Columbus' companions, Diego Mendez, set out in an Indian boat to find help for the survivors.
After months he did succeed in reaching Haiti, from whence he brought help. Columbus fell seriously ill during this time and was transported back to Spain in this condition.
Read all facts
Robert Oppenheimer
His funeral was attended by 600 of his scientific, political and military colleagues.
The scientist's body was cremated, and his ashes placed in an urn were thrown into the sea by Oppenheimer's wife.
Read all facts
Homer
The Odyssey has been the inspiration for many valuable works of literature.
The voyage of Ulysses became a literary challenge for many generations of writers and inspired many ...
Find out more
Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Kosciuszko's stay in Paris lasted five years.
Pre-revolutionary France at the time made a huge impression on him, translating into his political and social beliefs.
Read all facts
Sting
Sting has co-written music for many soundtracks, most notably Disney's animated film "The Emperor’s New Groove," the romantic comedy "Kate & Leopold," and the Civil War drama "Cold Mountain"
Read all facts
Napoleon Bonaparte
In 1813, Napoleon suffered defeat in the "battle of nations" at Leipzig - the largest battle in the history of the Napoleonic Wars.
It was a war between French troops led by Napoleon and the troops of the anti-French coalition (Aust ...
Find out more
Ernest Hemingway
Hemingway missed Paris very much, found Toronto boring and wanted to return to a writer’s life instead of living the life of a journalist.
He returned to Paris in 1924 and edited the monthly literary magazine The Transatlantic Review.
Read all facts
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest had a problematic relationship with his domineering mother, who overshadowed even her husband.
She demanded a great deal from her children, insisting they participate in activities she considered ...
Find out more
Frederic Chopin
In 1836 Frederic Chopin got engaged to Maria Wodzińska, but the wedding never happened.
Maria's family did not agree to the wedding, claiming that Frederic was too sickly a candidate for a husband and the engagement was broken off.
Read all facts
Gaius Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was forced to grow up very quickly.
In 85 BC, his father died suddenly, making the sixteen-year-old Julius have to become the head of the family.
Read all facts
Previous