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Charles Old Goodford, Provost of Eton College, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldCharles Old Goodford, Provost of Eton College, 1878. Goodford became an assistant master at Eton, his former school, in 1835 when still a Cambridge undergraduate
William Calder Marshall, sculptor, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldWilliam Calder Marshall, sculptor, 1878. Calder was a prolific sculptor, producing poetic and ideal works in the Classical style, as well as memorial statues
Lord Napier of Magdala, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldLord Napier of Magdala, 1878. Napier was commissioned in the Bengal engineers in 1826. He served in the first and second Sikh Wars
George Edmund Street, architect, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGeorge Edmund Street, architect, 1878. After serving as an apprentice to GG Scott, Street set up his own practice in 1848
Frederick Max Muller, Professor of Comparative Philology at Oxford University, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldFrederick Max Muller, Professor of Comparative Philology at Oxford University, 1878. He prepared the first edition of the Sacred Hymns of the Brahmans, the Sanskrit Rig-Veda between 1849 and 1974
Richard Owen, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldRichard Owen, 1878. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology
Henry Tamworth Wells, portrait-painter, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldHenry Tamworth Wells, portrait-painter, 1878. After the death of Ross and the retirement of Thorburn, Wells became the most important miniature painter of his time
Goldwin Smith, Professor, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGoldwin Smith, Professor, 1878. In 1858 Smith was appointed to the Regius Professorship of Modern History at Oxford. He was an eminent supporter of the Federal
Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, admiral, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir Francis Leopold McClintock, admiral, 1878. In 1879 McClintock was appointed commander in chief on the North America and West Indies station. This was his last active service
George Sclater-Booth MP, President of Local Government Board, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGeorge Sclater-Booth MP, President of Local Government Board, 1878. While a Conservative member of parliament, Sclater-Booth was Secretary to the Poor Law Board
Thomas Webster, painter, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldThomas Webster, painter, 1878. In 1825 Webster exhibited Rebels shooting a Prisoner, the first painting of schoolboy life by which he won his reputation
James Fraser, Bishop of Manchester, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldJames Fraser, Bishop of Manchester, 1878. Fraser taught at Oriel College, was a prebendary at Salisbury Cathedral, and wrote reports on education and the employment of women
John Scott Russell, civil engineer and naval architect, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldJohn Scott Russell, civil engineer and naval architect, 1878. After leaving Scotland for London in 1844 he constructed four large steamships, the Teviot, Tay
Viscount Sandon, MP, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldViscount Sandon, MP, 1878. In 1856 Sandon was elected MP for Lichfield. He took an active role in the public business of the House of Commons. In 1878 he became the President of the Board of Trade
Frederick Goodall, painter, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldFrederick Goodall, painter, 1878. Goodall was only 14 years old when he exhibited water-colour paintings of Willesden Church and Lambeth Palace at the Society of Arts
Edward Matthew Ward, historical painter, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldEdward Matthew Ward, historical painter, 1878. His paintings were mainly about the English history of the 17th century and the French history of the period of the revolution and the first empire
Alfred Ollivant, Bishop of Llandaff, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldAlfred Ollivant, Bishop of Llandaff, 1878. He became the Bishop of Llandaff in 1849. His long episcopate of thirty-three years was marked by many reforms such as providing additional pastoral
Viscount Cardwell, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldViscount Cardwell, 1878. Edward Cardwell entered parliament as a Conservative MP. He later became Chief Secretary for Ireland, Secretary of State for the Colonies, and Secretary of State for War
Joseph Durham, sculptor, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldJoseph Durham, sculptor, 1878. Durham was first noticed when his bust of Jenny Lind was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1848
William Edward Forster MP, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldWilliam Edward Forster MP, 1878. Forster was a Quaker and Liberal member of parliament. He helped his father distribute relief to the famine-stricken population in Ireland in 1846
Sir Richard Airey, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir Richard Airey, 1878. Airey was Quarter-Master General of the 1st Brigade of the Light Division, and was present at the battles of Alma and Inkermann during the Crimean War
Sir Stephen Cave, MP, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir Stephen Cave, MP, 1878. In 1859 he entered parliament as a Conservative MP for Shoreham. Cave was also a director of the Bank of England
Sir Richard Redgrave, landscape painter, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldRichard Redgrave, landscape painter, 1878. His early years as an artist were difficult ones, until in 1837 he exhibited Gulliver on the Farmers Table
Lord John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldLord John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland, 1878. Manners was also a Conservative MP for Newark. He opposed the reapeal of the Corn Laws
Sir George Strong Nares, Arctic explorer, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir George Strong Nares, Arctic explorer, 1878. After returning to England in 1854 from an Arctic expedition he was promoted lieutenant, served for two years in the Mediterranean
Anthony Trollope, writer, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldAnthony Trollope, writer, 1878. Trollope was one of the greatest Victorian novelists. He gained his reputation through a series of novels set in the fictional county of Barsetshire
William Thomson, Archbishop of York, 1878. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldWilliam Thomson, Archbishop of York, 1878. Before he graduated from the Queens College, Oxford, he had practically completed a treatise called, Outlines of the Laws of Thought, published in 1842
Frederick Richard Pickersgill, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldFrederick Richard Pickersgill, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Pickersgill (1820-1900) was a painter of historical subjects as well as scenes from art and literature
Hobart Pasha, Marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldHobart Pasha, Marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 1882. The third son of the Earl of Buckinghamshire, Augustus Charles Hobart-Hampden (1822-1886) served in the Royal Navy from 1835-1862
Henry Austin Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare, statesman, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldHenry Austin Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare, statesman, 1882. A lawyer, Henry Austin Bruce (1815-1895) entered politics, being elected Liberal MP for Merthyr Tydfil in 1854
Marcus Stone, artist and Associate of the Royal Academy, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldMarcus Stone, artist and Associate of the Royal Academy, 1882. A popular and influential Victorian genre painter, Stone (1840-1921) was trained by his father Frank, also an artist
William Ballantine, Serjeant-at-Law, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldWilliam Ballantine, Serjeant-at-Law, 1882. Ballantine (1812-1887) became a Serjeant-at-Law in 1856. He enjoyed a reputation as a formidable cross-examiner of witnesses in court
Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldLeon Gambetta, French statesman, 1882. A Republican politician, Gambetta (1838-1882), was an opponent of the French Second Empire
John Callcott Horsley, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldJohn Callcott Horsley, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. A historical and genre painter, Horsley (1817-1903) gained the nickname Clothes Horsley for his role in championing the cause of public
Reverend John Saul Howson, Dean of Chester, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldReverend John Saul Howson, Dean of Chester, 1882. Howson (1816-1885) was a prominent biblical scolar and archaeologist. As Dean of Chester from 1867-1885
Briton Riviere, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldBriton Riviere, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Riviere (1840-1920) was a painter who specialised in Classical scenes as well as animal pictures. He became a Royal Academician in 1881
Warren de la Rue, British astronomer and physicist, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldWarren de la Rue, British astronomer and physicist, 1882. De La Rue (1815-1889) was a brilliant astronomer who discovered 525 nebulae
General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGeneral Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1882. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times
Sir Richard Malins, politician and jurist, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir Richard Malins, politician and jurist, 1882. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy
Thomas Hutchison Tristram, QC, ecclesiastical lawyer, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldThomas Hutchison Tristram, QC, ecclesiastical lawyer, 1882. Tristram (1825-1912) was a Judge of the Consistory Court of London
Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond, and 1st Duke of Gordon, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldCharles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond, and 1st Duke of Gordon, 1882. The Duke of Richmond (1818-1903) held various cabinet posts in the Conservative governments of Lord Derby
Sir George Job Elvey, organist and composer, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir George Job Elvey, organist and composer, 1882. Elvey (1816-1893) was organist and choirmaster at St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle from 1835-1882
George Frederick Watts, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGeorge Frederick Watts, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. A popular Victorian painter and sculptor, Watts (1817-1904) was best known for his portraits.George Frederick Watts
Samuel Morley, MP, industrialist and politician, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSamuel Morley, MP, industrialist and politician, 1882. Morley (1809-1886) was the owner of a large and profitable woollen manufacturing business which employed thousands of workers in the East
General Sir Daniel Lysons, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGeneral Sir Daniel Lysons, 1882. Lysons (1816-1898) was General Officer Commanding the garrison at Aldershot in 1880-1883
George Denman (1819-1896), Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldGeorge Denman (1819-1896), Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1882. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science
Philip Hermogenes Calderon, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldPhilip Hermogenes Calderon, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Calderon (1833-1898) initially studied engineering before deciding to pursue a career as a painter
Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1882. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldSir James Fitzjames Stephen, Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1882. Admitted to the bar in 1854, Stephen (1829-1894) wrote several important works on jurisprudence
