Born in the 18th Century

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and one of the most influential figures in the country’s founding,…

John Adams is known as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, the second president, and…

George Washington, the first President of the United States and one of the most revered figures in American history, was…

Catherine the Great, born Sophia Augusta Frederica von Anhalt-Zerbst on May 2nd, 1729, in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland), was…

Lord Frederick North, commonly known as Lord North, was a pivotal figure in British politics during a turbulent period marked…

Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, was a significant figure in 18th-century British politics, known for his roles in…

William Pitt the Elder, also known as the 1st Earl of Chatham, was a towering figure in 18th-century British politics,…

George Grenville, born on 14 October 1712 in Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire, was a prominent British statesman and Prime Minister known…

John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, was a notable British statesman whose political career significantly impacted 18th-century Britain. Born on…

William Cavendish, the 4th Duke of Devonshire, was a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-18th century. His political…

King George III, the longest-reigning British monarch (until recently surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II), was born on June 4th, 1738,…

William Pitt, the Younger, a dominant figure in British politics, was born on May 28th, 1759, at Hayes Place in…

Mary Wollstonecraft, a pioneering feminist thinker and advocate for women’s rights, blazed a trail in 18th-century England. Born on April…

Did you know one of the founding fathers of the United States was born into a family of 17 children?…

George Canning (1770-1827) was a British statesman who carved his name in history through his diplomatic prowess and brief stint…

Have you ever wondered how a small boy from Norfolk became one of Britain’s most celebrated naval heroes?” From humble…