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Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, British admiral, (1833). Artist: W HollEdward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, British admiral, (1833). Admiral Lord Hawkes (1705-1781) naval victory in 1759 put an end to French plans to invade Great Britain during the Seven Years War (1756-1763)
John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1832). Artist: W HollJohn Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1832). Tillotson (1630-1694) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1691
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk and 1st Earl of Southampton, (1829). Artist: W HollThomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk and 1st Earl of Southampton, (1829). Howard (1536-1572) was the son of the poet Henry Howard, 3rd Earl of Surrey
Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian patriot and soldier of the Risorgimento, (1893). Artist: W HollGiuseppe Garibaldi, Italian patriot and soldier of the Risorgimento, (1893). Garibaldi (1807-1882) was involved in the Young Italy movement
George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, Scottish soldier and Governor of Gibraltar, (1870). Artist: Charles HollGeorge Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, Scottish soldier and Governor of Gibraltar, (1870). Eliott (1717-1790) played a prominent role in withstanding the Franco-Spanish siege of Gibraltar in
Sir James Wellwood Moncrieff, eminent Scottish judge, (1870). Artist: Charles HollSir James Wellwood Moncrieff, eminent Scottish judge, (1870). An engraving of Moncrieff (1776-1851) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)
Thomas Thomson, Scottish chemist, (1870). Artist: William HollThomas Thomson, Scottish chemist, (1870). An engraving of Thomson (1773-1852) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)
Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Scottish politician, lawyer and agricultural reformer, (1870). Artist: William HollSir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Scottish politician, lawyer and agricultural reformer, (1870). Sinclair (1754-1835) was a Member of Parliament
Thomas Blacklock, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist: William HollThomas Blacklock, Scottish poet, (1870). An engraving of Blacklock (1721-1791) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)
James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). Artist: William HollJames Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). In 1663 Gregory (1638-1675) published Optica Promota describing his design for a reflecting telescope
George Campbell, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, (1870). Artist: W HollGeorge Campbell, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity, (1870). An engraving of Campbell (1719-1796)
John Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). Artist: William HollJohn Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). An engraving of Anderson (1726-1796) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)
John Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Artist: Francis HollJohn Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Hunter (1728-1793) gave a series of lectures on the theory and practice of surgery, which attracted many famous students, including Edward Jenner
Reverend Andrew Thomson, Scottish clergyman, 1870. Artist: Charles HollReverend Andrew Thomson, Scottish clergyman, 1870. Thomson (1814-1901) was minister of St Georges Church, Edinburgh. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). Artist: William HollSir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). An engraving of Wilkie (1785-1841) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)
Robert Hamilton, Scottish economist and mathematician, (1870). Artist: William HollRobert Hamilton, Scottish economist and mathematician, (1870). Hamilton (1743-1829) was the author of Essay on the National Debt (1813)
Earl Russell, 19th century. Artist: William HollEarl Russell, 19th century. The Right Honourable John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861
Lord Brougham, 19th century. Artist: William HollLord Brougham, 19th century. The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, PC (1778-1868) was Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
Claude, 19th century. Artist: William HollClaude, 19th century. Claude Lorrain (c1604-1682), a French artist of the Baroque era who was active in Italy, is admired for his achievements in landscape painting
Cortez, 19th century. Artist: William HollCortez, 19th century. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico. Cortes landed in Mexico in 1519
Drake, 19th century. Artist: William HollDrake, 19th century. Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age. He circumnavigated the globe (1577-1580)
Beethoven, 19th century. Artist: William HollBeethoven, 19th century. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), German composer. One of the most famous classical music composers, Beethovens work represents a bridge between Classical and Romantic styles
Titian, 19th century. Artist: William HollTitian, 19th century. Tiziano Vecelli or Vecellio (c1487-1576), commonly known as Titian, was one of the greatest 16th century Renaissance painters of Venice, Italy
Alexander Cruden, author of a concordance to the Bible, (1870). Artist: W HollAlexander Cruden, author of a concordance to the Bible, (1870). An engraving of Cruden (1699-1770) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)
James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, (1870). Artist: William HollJames Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, (1870). Watts (1736-1819) improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution
George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith, British admiral, 19th century. Artist: W HollGeorge Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith, British admiral, 19th century. Lord Keith (1746-1823) fought the French in the Napoleonic Wars
Sir Robert Henry Sale, British soldier, 19th century. Artist: Francis HollSir Robert Henry Sale, British soldier, 19th century. From 1798, Sale (1784-1845) served mainly in India and Afghanistan and rose to the rank of Major-General in the army of the British East India
Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin, British soldier, 19th century. Artist: W HollSir Rufane Shaw Donkin, British soldier, 19th century. Colonial administrator Donkin (1773-1841) went to the Cape of Good Hope on sick leave after the death of his young wife
William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: W HollWilliam Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Howley (1765-1848) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1828 to 1848
John Hill Burton, Scottish historian, jurist, and economist, 19th century. Artist: W HollJohn Hill Burton, Scottish historian, jurist, and economist, 19th century. Burton (1809-1881) was Historiographer Royal from 1867 until 1881
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig statesman, (19th century). Artist: W HollWilliam Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig statesman, (19th century). Portrait of Prime Minister William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Raphael, Florentine master painter, (1834). Artist: W HollRaphael, Florentine master painter, (1834). A 19th-century engraving after a self-portrait by Raphael or Raffaello, (1483-1520), one of the most important artists of the Renaissance
Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish artist, early 17th century, (19th century). Artist: W HollPeter Paul Rubens, Flemish artist, early 17th century, (19th century). Rubens (1577-1640) is considered by many to be one of the greatest painters in European art history
Sir Francis Drake, English privateer, navigator, naval pioneer, politician, 19th century. Artist: W HollSir Francis Drake, English privateer, navigator, naval pioneer, politician, 19th century. Portrait of Drake (c1540-1596), Elizabeth Is pirate
Prince Frederick Charles, 19th century. Artist: W HollPrince Frederick Charles, 19th century. Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse-Kassel (1868-1940) married Princess Margarete of Prussia, granddaughter of Queen Victoria
Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, Scottish soldier, 19th century. Artist: W HollColin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, Scottish soldier, 19th century. Portrait of Campbell (1792-1863)
Nicholas Ridley, (died October 16, 1555), English clergyman, 19th century. Artist: W HollNicholas Ridley, English clergyman, 19th century. Portrait of Ridley (c1500-1555)
Achille Francois Bazaine, marshal of France, 19th century. Artist: W HollAchille Francois Bazaine, marshal of France, 19th century. Portrait of Bazaine (1811-1888)
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, Scottish nobleman and soldier, 19th century. Artist: W HollJames Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, Scottish nobleman and soldier, 19th century. Portrait of Graham (1612-1650) in armour
Philipp Melanchthon German theologian and writer of the Protestant Reformation, 19th century. Artist: W HollPhilipp Melanchthon, German theologian, 19th century. Portrait of Melanchthon (1497-1560), writer of the Protestant Reformation
John Harrison, English clock maker, 19th century. Artist: W HollJohn Harrison, English clock maker, 19th century. Harrison (1693-1776) designed and built the worlds first successful maritime clock
Empress Eugenie, (1826-1920), Empress Consort of France (1853-1870), 19th century. Artist: Francis HollEmpress Eugenie, Empress Consort of France, 19th century. Eugenie (1826-1920) was Empress Consort of France from 1853 until 1870
Sir Titus Salt, British manufacturer and benefactor, 19th century. Artist: W HollSir Titus Salt, British manufacturer and benefactor, 19th century. Portrait of Bradford businessman Salt (1803-1876) who built Saltaire, a new industrial community
Lord Palmerston, British prime minister, 19th century. Artist: W HollLord Palmerston, British prime minister, 19th century. Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, (1784-1865), twice Prime Minister
Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, British statesman, c1850-1899. Artist: W HollEdward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, British statesman, c1850-1899. Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, (1799-1869), was prime minister three times
John Bright, British Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Artist: W HollJohn Bright, British Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Portrait of Bright (1811-1889)
Richard Cobden, British manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Artist: W HollRichard Cobden, British manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Portrait of Cobden (1804-1865)
Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century. Artist: W HollNapoleon Bonaparte, 19th century. Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army