Historical Figure
Winston Churchill
Born: 1871 CE · Died: 1947 CENationality: United States
Associated Events
Empire1583 CE – 1997 CE
British Empire
At its peak in the early 20th century, the British Empire controlled roughly a quarter of the world's land surface and population, making it the largest empire in history by territory.
War1939 CE – 1945 CE
World War II
The deadliest conflict in human history, killing an estimated 70–85 million people. The war included the Holocaust — the genocide of 6 million Jews and millions of others — and ended in the Pacific theater with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Treaty1945 CE – 1945 CE
UN Charter
The founding document of the United Nations, signed by 50 nations in San Francisco after WWII to maintain international peace, develop friendly relations among nations, and promote human rights.