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J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. Creator: UnknownJ. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. John Hamilton (1512-1571) Scottish prelate and politician, illegitimate son of The 1st Earl of Arran, a monk and Abbot of Paisley, cadinal and archbishop
Fernel, (1497-1558), 1830. Creator: UnknownFernel, (1497-1558), 1830. Jean Francois Fernel (1497-1558) French physician who introduced the term physiology to medicine, was the first person to describe the spinal canal
Galileo, (1564-1642), 1830. Creator: UnknownGalileo, (1564-1642), 1830. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer and polymath from Pisa who studied speed and velocity
Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Creator: UnknownFreinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Johann Freinsheim (1608-1660) German classical scholar and critic, who investigated Roman historians
C. Fox, (1749-1806), 1830. Creator: UnknownC. Fox, (1749-1806), 1830. Charles James Fox (1749-1806), British Whig statesman and arch-rival of William Pitt the Younger
Faithorn, (1616-1691), 1830. Creator: UnknownFaithorn, (1616-1691), 1830. William Faithorne the Elder (1616-1691) English painter and engraver, exiled to France during the English Civil War and returning to England c1650
Hawkesworth, (c1715-1773), 1830. Creator: UnknownHawkesworth, (c1715-1773), 1830. John Hawkesworth (c1715-1773) English writer and book editor born in London, self-educated, he worked as a clerk and attorney, and contributed to Gentlemans Magazine
W. Harvey, (1578-1657), 1830. Creator: UnknownW. Harvey, (1578-1657), 1830. William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician educated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Fenelon, (1651-1715), 1830. Creator: UnknownFenelon, (1651-1715), 1830. Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) French Roman Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer, ordained as a priest in 1675. In 1689 Louis XIV
Sir I. Hawkins, (1532-1595), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir I. Hawkins, (1532-1595), 1830. Sir John Hawkins (1532-1595) English slave trader, naval commander and administrator, merchant, navigator, shipbuilder and privateer
Sir R. Fanshaw, (1608-1666), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir R. Fanshaw, (1608-1666), 1830. Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet (1608-1666) English poet, translator, linguist, diplomat and politician, educated at Jesus College, Cambridge
G. Gibbons, (1648-1721), 1830. Creator: UnknownG. Gibbons, (1648-1721), 1830. Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721) English sculptor and wood carver of decorative Baroque garlands in Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace, St
Fontaine, (1621-1695), 1830. Creator: UnknownFontaine, (1621-1695), 1830. Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) widely read French poet known for his Fables. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R
Farquhar, (1677-1707), 1830. Creator: UnknownFarquhar, (1677-1707), 1830. George Farquhar (1677-1707) Irish dramatist noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, educated at Foyle College and Trinity College, Dublin
Epiphanius, (c310-403), 1830. Creator: UnknownEpiphanius, (c310-403), 1830. Epiphanius of Salamis (c310-403) Greek bishop of Salamis, Cyprus considered a saint in the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
Sir I. Harrington, (1611-1677), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir I. Harrington, (1611-1677), 1830. James Harrington (or Harington) (1611-1677) English political theorist of classical republicanism educated at Trinity College
Evelyn, (1620-1706), 1830. Creator: UnknownEvelyn, (1620-1706), 1830. John Evelyn (1620-1706) English writer, gardener and diarist educated at Balliol College, Oxford, and at the Middle Temple
John Van Eyck, (c1390-1441), 1830. Creator: UnknownJohn Van Eyck, (c1390-1441), 1830. Jan van Eyck (c1390-1441) Flemish painter active in Bruges, significant to Early Northern Renaissance art
T. Harmer, (1715-1788), 1830. Creator: UnknownT. Harmer, (1715-1788), 1830. Thomas Harmer (1715-1788) Suffolk minister and author of Observations on various Passages of Scripture. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownEuripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Euripides (c480-406 BC) tragedian of classical Athens. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
G. Gascoigne, (c1535-1577), 1830. Creator: UnknownG. Gascoigne, (c1535-1577), 1830. George Gascoigne (c1535-1577) English poet, soldier and courtier, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and Middle Temple, disinherited by his father for debts
Freind, (1675-1728), 1830. Creator: UnknownFreind, (1675-1728), 1830. John Freind (1675-1728) English physician educated at Westminster School, and Christ Church, Oxford
F. Le Fort, (1656-1699), 1830. Creator: UnknownF. Le Fort, (1656-1699), 1830. Franz Lefort (1656-1699) Geneva born Russian military figure of Huguenot origin, general admiral and close associate of Tsar Peter the Great
Erasmus, (1466-1536), 1830. Creator: UnknownErasmus, (1466-1536), 1830. Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (1466-1536) Dutch philosopher and Christian humanist considered ta great scholar of the northern Renaissance
Gregory XIII, (1502-1585), 1830. Creator: UnknownGregory XIII, (1502-1585), 1830. Pope Gregory XIII (1502-1585) born Ugo Boncompagni, was Pope of the Catholic Church from 13 May 1572 to his death in 1585 and is known for commissioning
Euler, (1707-1783), 1830. Creator: UnknownEuler, (1707-1783), 1830. Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) Swiss mathematician, physicist, astronomer, geographer, logician and engineer. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Greville, (1554-1628), 1830. Creator: UnknownGreville, (1554-1628), 1830. Fulke Greville (1554-1628) Elizabethan poet, dramatist, and statesman who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1581 and 1621
Prince Eugene, (1663-1736), 1830. Creator: UnknownPrince Eugene, (1663-1736), 1830. Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) of the House of Savoy, statesman of the Holy Roman Empire and the Archduchy of Austria
Garrick, (1717-1779), 1830. Creator: UnknownGarrick, (1717-1779), 1830. David Garrick (1717-1779) English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer on Drury Lane, friend of Samuel Johnson, he adapted plays of the Restoration era
Calba, (3 BC - AD 69), 1830. Creator: UnknownGalba, (3 BC - AD 69), 1830. Servius Sulpicius Galba (3 BC - AD 69) Roman emperor from 68 to 69. Praetor, consul, and governor of the provinces, following Neros suicide
A. Fletcher, (1655-1716), 1830. Creator: UnknownA. Fletcher, (1655-1716), 1830. Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun (1655-1716) Scottish writer and politician, advocate for the non-incorporation of Scotland
George II, (1683-1760), 1830. Creator: UnknownGeorge II, (1683-1760), 1830. George II (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland and Electorate of Hanover from 1727 until his death
George IV, (1762-1830), 1830. Creator: UnknownGeorge IV, (1762-1830), 1830. George IV (1762-1830) King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 1820, until his death
Handel, (1685-1759), 1830. Creator: UnknownHandel, (1685-1759), 1830. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) German, later British, Baroque composer who spent most of his career in London, becoming a naturalised British subject in 1727
George I, (1660-1727), 1830. Creator: UnknownGeorge I, (1660-1727), 1830. George I (1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 and the Electorate of Hanover from 1698 until his death in 1727. First monarch of the House of Hanover
Gronovius, (1690-1762), 1830. Creator: UnknownGronovius, (1690-1762), 1830. Jan Frederik Gronovius also Johann Frederik and Johannes Fredericus (1690-1762) Dutch botanist and notable patron of Linnaeus
Grotius, (1583-1645), 1830. Creator: UnknownGrotius, (1583-1645), 1830. Hugo Grotius or Huig de Groot (1583-1645) Dutch jurist who laid foundations for international law, based on natural law
George III, (1738-1820), 1830. Creator: UnknownGeorge III, (1738-1820), 1830. George III (1738-1820) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until union of the two countries in 1801
Gustavus I, (1496-1560), 1830. Creator: UnknownGustavus I, (1496-1560), 1830. Gustav I or Gustav Vasa (1496-1560) King of Sweden from 1523 until his death in 1560. He worked to raise taxes and bring about a Reformation in Sweden
Gay, (1685-1732), 1830. Creator: UnknownGay, (1685-1732), 1830. John Gay (1685-1732) English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club had a lasting friendship with Alexander Pope
Foote, (1720-1777), 1830. Creator: UnknownFoote, (1720-1777), 1830. Samuel Foote (1720-1777) British dramatist, actor and theatre manager from Cornwall, known for his eccentric comedic acting and writing
C. Fleuri, (1640-1723), 1830. Creator: UnknownC. Fleuri, (1640-1723), 1830. Claude Fleury (1640-1723) French ecclesiastical historian educated at College de Clermont selected by Louis XIV as tutor of the princes of Conti
Charles II, (1630-1685), 1830. Creator: UnknownCharles II, (1630-1685), 1830. Charles II (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from Restoration of the monarchy in 1600 until his death
R. Gibson, (1803-1889), 1830. Creator: UnknownR. Gibson, (1803-1889), 1830. Richard Gibson Reeve (1803-1889) British artist and engraver. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Charles I, (1600-1649), 1830. Creator: UnknownCharles I, (1600-1649), 1830. Charles I (1600-1649) monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649, he believed in the divine right of kings
Gray, (1716-1771), 1830. Creator: UnknownGray, (1716-1771), 1830. Thomas Gray (1716-1771) English poet, letter-writer, classical scholar, and professor at Pembroke College, Cambridge educated at Eton College and Peterhouse, Cambridge
James II, (1633-1701), 1830. Creator: UnknownJames II, (1633-1701), 1830. James II and VII (1633-1701) King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688
A. Gifford D. D. (1700-1784), 1830. Creator: UnknownA. Gifford D.D. (1700-1784), 1830. Andrew Gifford (1700-1784) English Baptist minister and numismatist, fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London
