George Washington

Born in February, Born in the 18th Century, Died in December, Died in the 18th Century, Military, Politics, Revolution, U. S. Presidents, USA, War 708 Views

“The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon” – George Washington George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA. He is most well known for being the first president of the United States of America as well as for his influences in the Revolutionary War and the founding of an independent America. He ...

John Paul Jones

5 Minute Biographies, Born in July, Born in the 18th Century, Died in July, Died in the 18th Century, Military, Podcast, Revolution 1,510 Views

John Paul Jones Biography The reputation and legacy of John Paul Jones really depends on which side of the Atlantic you are on. In Britain, he is commonly thought of as a privateer at best and a pirate at worst. Having originally served for the United Kingdom, there are even some who viewed his defection to the American cause as ...

Marie Antoinette

Born in November, Born in the 18th Century, Died in October, Died in the 18th Century, France, Podcast, Politics, Revolution, Royalty 3,392 Views

“Courage! I have shown it for years; think you I shall lose it at the moment when my sufferings are to end?” – Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette Biography “S’ils n’ont plus de pain, qu’ils mangent de la brioche!” – translated, “If they have no bread, then let them eat cake!” These words came to symbolize an individual’s, and a government’s, ...