Born in the 19th Century

Vladimir Lenin, born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov in 1870 (April 22nd in the Julian calendar, April 10th in the Gregorian calendar)…

Adolf Hitler, the embodiment of evil for the 20th century, was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn,…

John Pierpont Morgan, a titan who straddled the worlds of finance and philanthropy, was born on April 17, 1837, in…

Charlie Chaplin, a comedic genius who rose to superstardom during the silent film era, was born on April 16, 1889,…

William Booth (1829-1912) was a man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to social reform and helping the most…

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) was a visionary engineer who revolutionized transportation and infrastructure during the 19th century. Born on April…

Anthony Fokker (1890-1939), a Dutch aviation pioneer, was a man of boundless energy and a knack for innovation. Born on…

Joseph Lister, born on April 5, 1827, in Essex, England, significantly advanced medical science by introducing antiseptic surgery techniques, greatly…

Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark, is celebrated for his enduring fairy tales that have…

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose vibrant colours and swirling brushstrokes continue to resonate with art lovers…

Henry Royce (1863-1933), a pioneering engineer and co-founder of the legendary Rolls-Royce company, was born on March 27, 1863, in…

Have you ever considered how one woman’s determination could forever change the course of history? Meet Emmeline Pankhurst, a beacon…

Nikola Tesla was born on 10 July 1856 in the village of Smiljan which is now part of Croatia but…

Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire on 30 November 1874.  He grew up as part of Great…

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison Thomas Alva Edison was born…

“There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” –…