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Meursius, (1579-1639), 1830. Creator: UnknownMeursius, (1579-1639), 1830. Johannes Meursius (van Meurs) (1579-1639) Dutch classical scholar and antiquary, professor of Greek and history at Leiden
Paracelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Creator: UnknownParacelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Paracelsus (1493-1541) Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer of the German Renaissance, credited as the father of toxicology
Mezerai, (1610-1683), 1830. Creator: UnknownMezerai, (1610-1683), 1830. Francois Eudes de Mezeray (1610-1683) French historian, historiographer and translator admitted to the Academie francaise in 1649
Parmegiano, (1503-1540), 1830. Creator: UnknownParmegiano, (1503-1540), 1830. Francesco Mazzola Parmegiano (1503-1540) Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker whose career was disrupted by the Sack of Rome in 1527
Mengs, (1728-1779), 1830. Creator: UnknownMengs, (1728-1779), 1830. Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779) German Rococo painter, whose fresco Parnassus at Villa Albani gained him a reputation as a master
Pennant, (1726-1798), 1830. Creator: UnknownPennant, (1726-1798), 1830. Thomas Pennant (1726-1798) Welsh naturalist, travel writer and antiquarian whose books influenced Samuel Johnson
M. Park, (1771-1806), 1830. Creator: UnknownM. Park, (1771-1806), 1830. Mungo Park (1771-1806) Scottish explorer of West Africa, noted for exploration of the upper Niger River c1796, his book Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa
Nero, (37- 68 AD), 1830. Creator: UnknownNero, (37- 68 AD), 1830. Nero (37- 68 AD) last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, adopted by his great-uncle Claudius he became heir and successor with the consent of the Praetorian Guard
Menage, (1613-1692), 1830. Creator: UnknownMenage, (1613-1692), 1830. Giles Menage (1613-1692) French scholar who published an unedited anonymous life of Aristotle. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Otho, (32-69AD), 1830. Creator: UnknownOtho, (32-69AD), 1830. Otho (32-69AD) Roman emperor for three months, from 15 January to 16 April 69, a noble from the Etruscan family, friend and courtier of Nero
Otway, (1652-1685), 1830. Creator: UnknownOtway, (1652-1685), 1830. Thomas Otway (1652-1685) English Restoration dramatist, educated at Winchester College, and Christ Church, Oxford which he left without a degree
Ovid, (43BC- c18AD), 1830. Creator: UnknownOvid, (43BC- c18AD), 1830. Publius Ovidius Naso (43BC- c18AD) known as Ovid, Roman poet and contemporary of Virgil and Horace in Latin literature
Sir J. Oldcastle, (c1360-1417), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir J. Oldcastle, (c1360-1417), 1830. Sir John Oldcastle (died 1417) English Lollard leader and friend of Henry V, escaped prosecution for heresy from the Tower of London
Mercurialis, (1530-1606), 1830. Creator: UnknownMercurialis, (1530-1606), 1830. Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606) Italian philologist and physician, famous for his work De Arte Gymnastica one of the first explanations of physiotherapy
Dr. Young, (c1683-1765), 1830. Creator: UnknownDr. Young, (c1683-1765), 1830. Edward Young (c1683-1765) English poet, critic, philosopher and theologian educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford became a royal chaplain in 1728
Washington, (1732-1799), 1830. Creator: UnknownWashington, (1732-1799), 1830. George Washington (1732-1799) American political leader, military general, statesman, Founding Father
Walcot, (1738-1819), 1830. Creator: UnknownWalcot, (1738-1819), 1830. John Wolcot (1738-1819) English satirist and physician, known for his humour and wit. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R
Vauban, (1633-1707), 1830. Creator: UnknownVauban, (1633-1707), 1830. Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) French military engineer during the reign of Louis XIV who innovated siege artillery and contributed to civilian infrastructure
Teniers, (1582-1649), 1830. Creator: UnknownTeniers, (1582-1649), 1830. David Teniers the Elder (1582-1649), Flemish painter who studied under Rubens in Antwerp and is known for his landscapes and depictions of agricultural life
Terentius, (c195-c 159 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownTerentius, (c195-c 159 BC), 1830. Publius Terentius Afer (c195-c 159 BC) Roman playwright of Berber descent brought to Rome as a slave, educated and freed
Swift, (1667-1745), 1830. Creator: UnknownSwift, (1667-1745), 1830. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist and political pamphleteer for the Whigs then the Tories who attended Trinity College, Dublin
Spenser, (c1552-1599), 1830. Creator: UnknownSpenser, (c1552-1599), 1830. Edmund Spenser (c1552-1599) English poet who attended Pembroke College, Cambridge, known for The Faerie Queene a fantastical allegory celebrating the Tudor dynasty
Sir C. Shovel, (c1650-1707), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir C. Shovel, (c1650-1707), 1830. Sir Cloudesley Shovell (c1650-1707) English naval officer who served at; the Battle of Solebay, the Battle of Texel during the Third Anglo-Dutch War
Seneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Creator: UnknownSeneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Seneca the Younger (c4 BC-AD 65) Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist and satirist exiled to Corsica by emperor Claudius in AD 41
Roubilliac, (1702-1762), 1830. Creator: UnknownRoubilliac, (1702-1762), 1830. Louis-Francois Roubiliac (1702-1762) French rococo sculptor in London, commissed by Henry Cheere for a series of busts at Trinity College
Salvator Rosa, (1615-1673), 1830. Creator: UnknownSalvator Rosa, (1615-1673), 1830. Salvator Rosa (1615-1673) Italian Baroque painter, poet, and printmaker, known as a rebel and romantic. He had sympathy for the 1648 insurrection of Masaniello
Richardson, (1689-1761), 1830. Creator: UnknownRichardson, (1689-1761), 1830. Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) English writer printer and publisher best known for his epistolary novels. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Lord Rodney, (1718-1792), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord Rodney, (1718-1792), 1830. George Brydges Rodney (1718-1792) British naval officer known for his command in the American War of Independence and the Battle of the Saintes
P. Rapin, (1661-1725), 1830. Creator: UnknownP. Rapin, (1661-1725), 1830. Paul de Rapin (1661-1725) French historian writing under English patronage, educated as a Protestant
Quarles, (c1592-1644), 1830. Creator: UnknownQuarles, (c1592-1644), 1830. Francis Quarles (c1592-1644) English poet educated at Christs College, Cambridge and Lincolns Inn
H. Prideaux, (1648-1724), 1830. Creator: UnknownH. Prideaux, (1648-1724), 1830. Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) English churchman and orientalist, Dean of Norwich from 1702 and author. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Pyrrhus II, (fl 242-237 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownPyrrhus II, (fl 242-237 BC), 1830. Pyrrhus II (fl 242-237 BC) son of Olympias II and Alexander II of Epirus, brother of Ptolemy and Phthia of Macedon
Pope, (1688-1744), 1830. Creator: UnknownPope, (1688-1744), 1830. Alexander Pope (1688-1744) English satirist poet and master of heroic couplet, the second most quoted writer in the English language
Petrarch, (1304-1374), 1830. Creator: UnknownPetrarch, (1304-1374), 1830. Petrarch (1304-1374) Italian Renaissance scholar and poet, one of the earliest humanists, he traveled widely for pleasure
S. Perceval, (1762-1812), 1830. Creator: UnknownS. Perceval, (1762-1812), 1830. Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) British statesman and British Prime Minister from October 1809 until his assassination in May 1812
Paley, (1743-1805), 1830. Creator: UnknownPaley, (1743-1805), 1830. William Paley (1743-1805) English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian educated at Christs College, Cambridge, he lectured on moral philosophy
Orme, (1728-1801), 1830. Creator: UnknownOrme, (1728-1801), 1830. Robert Orme (1728-1801) British historian who entered service of East India Company in 1743, appointed to Council at Fort St
Opie, (1761-1807), 1830. Creator: UnknownOpie, (1761-1807), 1830. John Opie (1761-1807) Cornish historical and portrait painter introduced to the court of King George III, commissioned to paint Mary Delany among many notable men and women
Lord F. North, (1732-1792), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord F. North, (1732-1792), 1830. Frederick North, Lord North (1732-1792) British Prime Minister from 1770 to 1782, educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Oxford
Lord Nelson, (1758-1805), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord Nelson, (1758-1805), 1830. Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) British flag officer in the Royal Navy noted for leadership, strategy, and unconventional tactics
Nantueil, (c1623-1678), 1830. Creator: UnknownNantueil, (c1623-1678), 1830. Robert Nanteuil (c1623-1678) French portrait artist, engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV
Murillo, (1617-1682), 1830. Creator: UnknownMurillo, (1617-1682), 1830. Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682) Spanish Baroque painter best known for his religious works, his work evolved into a style suiting bourgeois and aristocratic tastes
Montfaucon, (1655-1741), 1830. Creator: UnknownMontfaucon, (1655-1741), 1830. Bernard de Montfaucon (1655-1741) French Benedictine monk and scholar disciplined in palaeography regarded as one of the founders of archaeology
Montesquieu, (1689-1755), 1830. Creator: UnknownMontesquieu, (1689-1755), 1830. Charles-Louis de Secondat (1689-1755) French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Dr. C. Middleton, (1683- 1750), 1830. Creator: UnknownDr. C. Middleton, (1683- 1750), 1830. Conyers Middleton (1683- 1750) English clergyman, educated at The Minster School, York and Trinity College, Cambridge, involved in controversy and disputes
Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. Creator: UnknownMilton, (1608-1674), 1830. John Milton (1608-1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell
Metastasio, (1698-1782), 1830. Creator: UnknownMetastasio, (1698-1782), 1830. Pietro Trapassi, better known as Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782) Italian poet and librettist, an important writer of opera seria libretti
Mazarine, (1602-1661), 1830. Creator: UnknownMazarine, (1602-1661), 1830. Cardinal Jules Mazarin (1602-1661) Italian cardinal, diplomat and politician who served as papal diplomat for Pope Urban VIII and chief minister to Louis XIII
