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St. Ambrose, (c340-397), 1830. Creator: UnknownSt. Ambrose, (c340-397), 1830. Aurelius Ambrosius (c340-397) Bishop and patron saint of Milan, one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of 4th century. Roman governor of Liguria and Emilia
Anne of Cleves, (1515-1557), 1830. Creator: UnknownAnne of Cleves, (1515-1557), 1830. Anne of Cleves (1515-1557) Queen of England from 6 January to 9 July 1540 as the fourth wife of King Henry VIII
Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Sir Edmund Anderson (1530-1605), educated at Inner Temple. Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I, sat as judge at the trial of Mary
Lord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Edward Thurlow (1731-1806) British lawyer and Tory politician educated at Kings School, Canterbury, Caius College, Cambridge and Inner Temple
Sylla, (c138 BC-78 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSylla, (c138 BC-78 BC), 1830. Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (c138 BC-78 BC), known commonly as Sulla, Roman general and statesman, held office of consul twice and revived the dictatorship
Stow, (c1524-1605), 1830. Creator: UnknownStow, (c1524-1605), 1830. John Stow (c1524-1605) English historian and antiquarian known for his chronicles which did not prove remunerative, he accepted relative poverty with a cheerful spirit
Sir H. Sloane, (1660-1753), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir H. Sloane, (1660-1753), 1830. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) Irish physician, naturalist and collector whose donations founded the British Museum
Smollet, (1721-1771), 1830. Creator: UnknownSmollet, (1721-1771), 1830. Tobias George Smollett (1721-1771) Scottish poet and author, educated at University of Glasgow where he qualified as a surgeon
Thucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownThucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Thucydides (c460-400 BC) Athenian historian and general with a reputation for impartiality, evidence-gathering and analysis
Sophocles, (c497-405 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSophocles, (c497-405 BC), 1830. Sophocles (c497-405 BC) one of three ancient Greek tragedians and a celebrated dramatist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Creator: UnknownAdam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Adam Smith (1723-1790) Scottish economist, author, moral philosopher and pioneer of political economy, a key figure during Scottish Enlightenment
Schiller, (1759-1805), 1830. Creator: UnknownSchiller, (1759-1805), 1830. Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright
Van Dyke, (1599-1641), 1830. Creator: UnknownVan Dyke, (1599-1641), 1830. Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599- 1641) Flemish Baroque artist and draughtsman who became the leading court painter in England for Charles I
Scaleger, (1540-1609), 1830. Creator: UnknownScaleger, (1540-1609), 1830. Joseph Justus Scaliger (1540-1609) French religious leader and scholar known for expanding classical history beyond Greek and Rome to include Persia, Babylonia
Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. Creator: UnknownSancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge
N. Rowe, (1674-1718), 1830. Creator: UnknownN. Rowe, (1674-1718), 1830. Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718) English poet and dramatist educated at Highgate school, Westminster and Middle Temple
Tillotson, (1630-1694), 1830. Creator: UnknownTillotson, (1630-1694), 1830. John Tillotson (1630-1694) Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury 1691-1694 educated at Clare Hall, Cambridge, a tutor and preacher he attended William Russell
Lord W. Russel, (1639-1683), 1830. Creator: UnknownLord W. Russel, (1639-1683), 1830. William Russell, Lord Russell (1639-1683) English politician during the reign of King Charles II
B. West, (1738-1820), 1830. Creator: UnknownB. West, (1738-1820), 1830. Benjamin West (1738-1820) British North American painter of famous historical scenes, entirely self-taught he gained patronage, toured Europe, settled in London
Trajan, (53-117), 1830. Creator: UnknownTrajan, (53-117), 1830. Trajan (53-117) Roman emperor 98-117 remembered for the greatest military expansion in Roman history, philanthropy
Sir G. Rooke, (1650-1709), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir G. Rooke, (1650-1709), 1830. Sir George Rooke (1650-1709) English naval officer who served in the Battle of Solebay and the Battle of Schooneveld during the Third Anglo-Dutch War
Richlieu, (1585-1642), 1830. Creator: UnknownRichlieu, (1585-1642), 1830. Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) French clergyman and statesman appointed Foreign Secretary in 1616, chief minister for King Louis XIII in 1624
Ropespierre, (1758-1794), 1830. Creator: UnknownRopespierre, (1758-1794), 1830. Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) French lawyer and politician, influential figure of the French Revolution who campaigned for suffrage
J. Wesley, (1703-1791), 1830. Creator: UnknownJ. Wesley, (1703-1791), 1830. John Wesley (1703-1791) English cleric, theologian and evangelist educated at Charterhouse and Christ Church, Oxford
Swedenborg, (1688-1772), 1830. Creator: UnknownSwedenborg, (1688-1772), 1830. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) Swedish pluralistic-Christian theologian, scientist, philosopher and mystic, best known for his book on the afterlife
Rollin, (1661-1741), 1830. Creator: UnknownRollin, (1661-1741), 1830. Charles Rollin (1661-1741) French historian and educator, rector of the University of Paris, his Jansenist principles and religious opinions deprived him of appointments
Rembrandt, (1606-1669), 1830. Creator: UnknownRembrandt, (1606-1669), 1830. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Prolific, innovative Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, painter
Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Creator: UnknownRidley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) English Bishop of London educated at RGS, Newcastle and Pembroke College, Cambridge
Zeno Eleates, (c495-430 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownZeno Eleates, (c495-430 BC), 1830. Zeno of Elea (c495-430 BC) pre-Socratic Greek philosopher of the Eleatic School founded by Parmenides
Raynal, (1713-1796), 1830. Creator: UnknownRaynal, (1713-1796), 1830. Guillaume Thomas Raynall (1713-1796) French writer and man of letters during the Age of Enlightenment, educated as a Jesuit he received priests orders
Jeremy Taylor, (1613-1667), 1830. Creator: UnknownJeremy Taylor, (1613-1667), 1830. Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667) English cleric in the Church of England known as an author during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell
Tasso, (1544-1595), 1830. Creator: UnknownTasso, (1544-1595), 1830. Torquato Tasso (1544-1595) Italian poet best known for Jerusalem Delivered describing the Siege of Jerusalem at the end of the First Crusade
Sir W. Raleigh, (c1552-1618), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir W. Raleigh, (c1552-1618), 1830. Sir Walter Raleigh (c1552-1618) English gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, politician, Elizabethan courtier
Nerva, (30-98 AD), 1830. Creator: UnknownNerva, (30-98 AD), 1830. Nerva (30-98 AD) became Roman emperor when aged almost 66, from 96 to 98 AD after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty
Raphael, (1483-1520), 1830. Creator: UnknownRaphael, (1483-1520), 1830. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520) Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, commissioned by Pope Julius II his works include the frescoed Raphael Rooms
Napier, (1550-1617), 1830. Creator: UnknownNapier, (1550-1617), 1830. John Napier of Merchiston (1550-1617) Scottish landowner, mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, educated at University of St Andrews
P. Oliver, (c1594-1648), 1830. Creator: UnknownP. Oliver, (c1594-1648), 1830. Peter Oliver (c1594-1648) English miniaturist and eldest son of Isaac Oliver, many of his works were purchased by Charles II and are in Windsor Castle
Purcel, (c1659-1695), 1830. Creator: UnknownPurcel, (c1659-1695), 1830. Henry Purcell (c1659-1695) English Baroque composer educated at Westminster School. Appointed to Westminster Abbey
Monk, (1608-1670), 1830. Creator: UnknownMonk, (1608-1670), 1830. George Monk (1608-1670) English soldier and politician, key figure in the Restoration of the monarchy to King Charles II in 1660
Origen, (c184-c253), 1830. Creator: UnknownOrigen, (c184-c253), 1830. Origen of Alexandria (c184-c253), early Christian scholar, ascetic and theologian born in Alexandria. A prolific writer on theology
Moreri, (1643-1680), 1830. Creator: UnknownMoreri, (1643-1680), 1830. Louis Moreri (1643-1680) French priest and encyclopedist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: UnknownPrynne, (1600-1669), 1830. William Prynne (1600-1669) English lawyer, author, and polemicist educated at Oriel College, Oxford and Lincolns Inn
Sir A. More, (c1517-1577), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir A. More, (c1517-1577), 1830. Sir Anthonis Mor (c1517-1577) Dutch portrait painter, much in demand by the courts of Europe. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Creator: UnknownOstade, (1610-1685), 1830. Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, draftsman, pupil of Frans Hals, depicting tavern scenes
Ney, (1769- 1815), 1830. Creator: UnknownNey, (1769- 1815), 1830. Michel Ney (1769- 1815) French soldier and military commander in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.One of 18 Marshals of the Empire created by Napoleon he
M. Prior, (1664-1721), 1830. Creator: UnknownM. Prior, (1664-1721), 1830. Matthew Prior (1664-1721) English poet and diplomat educated at Westminster School and St Johns College, Cambridge, appointed a gentleman to William III
Sir T. More, (1478-1535), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir T. More, (1478-1535), 1830. Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist
Poussin, (1594-1665), 1830. Creator: UnknownPoussin, (1594-1665), 1830. Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) classical French Baroque painter of religious and mythological subjects who spent most of his life in Rome
