18th Century

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most influential and celebrated composers in Western music history, was born on 27 January…

James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution,” was…

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…

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, was a central figure in 18th-century British politics, wielding significant influence during a period…

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

Henry Pelham, a significant figure in British politics during the 18th century, served as Prime Minister and was instrumental in…

Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, was a prominent British statesman in the early 18th century who played a crucial…

Robert Walpole, often regarded as the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain, was a towering figure in the…