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Aiton, William
a botanist, born in lanarkshire, the first director of the royal gardens at kew (1731-1793).
a botanist, born in lanarkshire, the first director of the royal gardens at kew (1731-1793).
Allan, Sir William
a distinguished scottish historical painter, born at edinburgh, many of his paintings being on national subjects; he was a friend of scott, who patronised his work, and in succession to wilkie, president of the royal scottish academy; painted "circassian captives" and "slave-market at constantinople" (1782-1850).
a distinguished scottish historical painter, born at edinburgh, many of his paintings being on national subjects; he was a friend of scott, who patronised his work, and in succession to wilkie, president of the royal scottish academy; painted "circassian captives" and "slave-market at constantinople" (1782-1850).
Allies, Thomas William
an english clergyman who turned roman catholic, and wrote, in defence of the step, among others, the "see of st. peter, the rock of the church."
an english clergyman who turned roman catholic, and wrote, in defence of the step, among others, the "see of st. peter, the rock of the church."
Allingham, William
a poet and journalist, born in ireland, of english origin; his most celebrated works are "day and night songs" and "lawerence bloomfield in ireland"; was for a time editor of fraser's magazine (1824-1889).
a poet and journalist, born in ireland, of english origin; his most celebrated works are "day and night songs" and "lawerence bloomfield in ireland"; was for a time editor of fraser's magazine (1824-1889).
Armstrong, William George, Lord
Born at Newcastle, produced the hydraulic accumulator and the hydraulic crane, established the Elswick engine works in the suburbs of his native city,
Born at Newcastle, produced the hydraulic accumulator and the hydraulic crane, established the Elswick engine works in the suburbs of his native city,
Ashburton, William Bingham Baring
son of the preceding, "a very worthy man," an admirer, and his wife, lady harriet, still more, of thomas carlyle (1797-1844).
son of the preceding, "a very worthy man," an admirer, and his wife, lady harriet, still more, of thomas carlyle (1797-1844).
Astor, William Waldorf
son of the preceding, devoted to politics; came to london, 1891; became proprietor of the pall mall gazette and budget in 1893; b . 1848.
son of the preceding, devoted to politics; came to london, 1891; became proprietor of the pall mall gazette and budget in 1893; b . 1848.
Auckland, William Eden, Lord
diplomatist, and an authority on criminal law (1744-1814).
diplomatist, and an authority on criminal law (1744-1814).
Aytoun, William Edmondstoune
poet and critic, a native of edinburgh, professor of rhetoric and english literature in edinburgh university, author of the "lays of the scottish cavaliers"; he was also editor, along with sir theodore martin, of the "gaultier ballads," an admirable collection of light verse (1813-1865).
poet and critic, a native of edinburgh, professor of rhetoric and english literature in edinburgh university, author of the "lays of the scottish cavaliers"; he was also editor, along with sir theodore martin, of the "gaultier ballads," an admirable collection of light verse (1813-1865).
Baffin, William
an early english arctic explorer, who, when acting as pilot to an expedition in quest of the n.w. passage, discovered baffin bay (1584-1622).
an early english arctic explorer, who, when acting as pilot to an expedition in quest of the n.w. passage, discovered baffin bay (1584-1622).
Balfe, Michael William
a musical composer, of irish birth, born near wexford; author of "the bohemian girl," his masterpiece, and world-famous (1808-1870).
a musical composer, of irish birth, born near wexford; author of "the bohemian girl," his masterpiece, and world-famous (1808-1870).
Barclay, William
father of john, an eminent citizen and professor of law at angers; d . 1605. all these barclays were of scottish descent.
father of john, an eminent citizen and professor of law at angers; d . 1605. all these barclays were of scottish descent.
Barnes, William
a local philologist, native of dorsetshire; author of "poems of rural life in dorset," in three vols.; wrote on subjects of philological interest (1830-1886).
a local philologist, native of dorsetshire; author of "poems of rural life in dorset," in three vols.; wrote on subjects of philological interest (1830-1886).
Becker, William Adolphe
an archæologist, born at dresden; was professor at leipzig; wrote books in reproductive representation of ancient greek and roman life; author of "manual of roman antiquities" (1796-1846).
an archæologist, born at dresden; was professor at leipzig; wrote books in reproductive representation of ancient greek and roman life; author of "manual of roman antiquities" (1796-1846).
Beechy, Sir William
portrait-painter, born in oxfordshire; among his portraits were those of lord nelson, john kemble, and mrs. siddons (1753-1839).
portrait-painter, born in oxfordshire; among his portraits were those of lord nelson, john kemble, and mrs. siddons (1753-1839).
Bellenden, William
a scottish writer, distinguished for diplomatic services to queen mary, and for the purity of his latin composition; a professor of belles-lettres in paris university (1550-1613).
a scottish writer, distinguished for diplomatic services to queen mary, and for the purity of his latin composition; a professor of belles-lettres in paris university (1550-1613).
Bentinck, Lord William Henry Cavendish
Indian statesman, governor of Madras in 1806, but recalled for an error which led to the mutiny at Vellore; but was in 1827 appointed governor-general
Indian statesman, governor of Madras in 1806, but recalled for an error which led to the mutiny at Vellore; but was in 1827 appointed governor-general
Bentinck, William
A distinguished statesman, first Earl of Portland, born in Holland; a favourite, friend, and adviser of William III., whom he accompanied to England,
A distinguished statesman, first Earl of Portland, born in Holland; a favourite, friend, and adviser of William III., whom he accompanied to England,
Beresford, William Carr, Viscount
an english general, natural son of the first marquis of waterford; distinguished himself in many a military enterprise, and particularly in the peninsular war, for which he was made a peer; he was a member of the wellington administration, and master-general of the ordnance (1770-1854).
an english general, natural son of the first marquis of waterford; distinguished himself in many a military enterprise, and particularly in the peninsular war, for which he was made a peer; he was a member of the wellington administration, and master-general of the ordnance (1770-1854).
Bewick, William
a great wood-engraver; did a cartoon from the elgin marbles for goethe (1795-1866).
a great wood-engraver; did a cartoon from the elgin marbles for goethe (1795-1866).
Billings, Robert William
architect, born in london; delineator of old historical buildings; his great work "baronial and ecclesiastical antiquities of scotland," richly illustrated; was engaged in the restoration of old buildings, as well as delineating them (1813-1874).
architect, born in london; delineator of old historical buildings; his great work "baronial and ecclesiastical antiquities of scotland," richly illustrated; was engaged in the restoration of old buildings, as well as delineating them (1813-1874).
Bird, William
a musician in the time of elizabeth, composed madrigals; "non nobis, domine," is ascribed to him (1563-1623).
a musician in the time of elizabeth, composed madrigals; "non nobis, domine," is ascribed to him (1563-1623).
Black, William
Novelist, born in Glasgow; started life as a journalist in connection with the Morning Star ; has written several novels, over 30 in number, about the
Novelist, born in Glasgow; started life as a journalist in connection with the Morning Star ; has written several novels, over 30 in number, about the
Blackstone, Sir William
An eminent jurist and judge, born in London, the son of a silk-mercer; was fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, and in 1746 called to the bar; became
An eminent jurist and judge, born in London, the son of a silk-mercer; was fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, and in 1746 called to the bar; became
Blackwood, William
Born in Edinburgh, originator of Blackwood's Magazine ; originally a bookseller; started Maga , as it was called, in 1817, his principal literary advisers
Born in Edinburgh, originator of Blackwood's Magazine ; originally a bookseller; started Maga , as it was called, in 1817, his principal literary advisers
Blake, William
Poet, painter, and engraver, born in London, where, with rare intervals, he spent his life a mystic from his very boyhood; apprenticed to an engraver,
Poet, painter, and engraver, born in London, where, with rare intervals, he spent his life a mystic from his very boyhood; apprenticed to an engraver,
Bond, William
a distinguished american astronomer (1789-1815), who with his son, iscovered a satellite of neptune and an eighth satellite of saturn (1826-1865).
a distinguished american astronomer (1789-1815), who with his son, iscovered a satellite of neptune and an eighth satellite of saturn (1826-1865).
Booth, William
founder and general of the salvation army, born in nottingham; published "in darkest england"; a man of singular self-devotion to the religious and social welfare of the race; b . 1839.
founder and general of the salvation army, born in nottingham; published "in darkest england"; a man of singular self-devotion to the religious and social welfare of the race; b . 1839.
Borlase, William
antiquary and naturalist, born in st. just, cornwall; author of "observations on the antiquities of cornwall" and "natural history of cornwall"; was vicar in his native parish (1696-1772).
antiquary and naturalist, born in st. just, cornwall; author of "observations on the antiquities of cornwall" and "natural history of cornwall"; was vicar in his native parish (1696-1772).
Bowles, William Lisle
a poet, born in northamptonshire; his sonnets, by their "linking," as professor saintsbury has it, "of nature's aspect to human feeling," were much admired by coleridge, and their appearance is believed to have inaugurated a new era in english poetry, as developed in the lake school (1762-1850).
a poet, born in northamptonshire; his sonnets, by their "linking," as professor saintsbury has it, "of nature's aspect to human feeling," were much admired by coleridge, and their appearance is believed to have inaugurated a new era in english poetry, as developed in the lake school (1762-1850).
Bowyer, William
printer and scholar, born in london; wrote on the origin of printing, and published an edition of the greek new testament with notes (1699-1777).
printer and scholar, born in london; wrote on the origin of printing, and published an edition of the greek new testament with notes (1699-1777).
Boyce, William
composer, chiefly of church music, born in london; published a collection of the "cathedral music of the old english masters"; composed "hearts of oak," a naval song sung by ships' crews at one time before going into action (1710-1779).
composer, chiefly of church music, born in london; published a collection of the "cathedral music of the old english masters"; composed "hearts of oak," a naval song sung by ships' crews at one time before going into action (1710-1779).
Brewster, William
leader of the pilgrim fathers in the mayflower , who conveyed them to plymouth, massachusetts, in 1620; had been a clergyman of the church of england.
leader of the pilgrim fathers in the mayflower , who conveyed them to plymouth, massachusetts, in 1620; had been a clergyman of the church of england.
Brodie, William
a scottish sculptor, born in banff; did numerous busts and statues (1815-1881).
a scottish sculptor, born in banff; did numerous busts and statues (1815-1881).
Brooks, Charles William Shirley
Novelist and journalist, born in London; was on the staff of the Morning Chronicle ; sent to Russia to inquire into and report on the condition of the
Novelist and journalist, born in London; was on the staff of the Morning Chronicle ; sent to Russia to inquire into and report on the condition of the
Broughton, William Robert
an english seaman, companion of vancouver; discovered a portion of oceania (1763-1822).
an english seaman, companion of vancouver; discovered a portion of oceania (1763-1822).
Browne William
English pastoral poet, born at Tavistock; author of "Britannia's Pastorals" and "The Shepherd's Pipe," a collection of eclogues and "The Inner Temple
English pastoral poet, born at Tavistock; author of "Britannia's Pastorals" and "The Shepherd's Pipe," a collection of eclogues and "The Inner Temple
Brunswick, Charles William, Duke of
Prussian general, commanded the Prussian and Austrian forces levied to put down the French Revolution; emitted a violent, blustering manifesto, but a
Prussian general, commanded the Prussian and Austrian forces levied to put down the French Revolution; emitted a violent, blustering manifesto, but a
Brunswick, Frederick William, Duke of
brother of queen caroline; raised troops against france, which, being embarked for england, took part in the peninsular war; fell fighting at ligny, two days before the battle of waterloo (1771-1815).
brother of queen caroline; raised troops against france, which, being embarked for england, took part in the peninsular war; fell fighting at ligny, two days before the battle of waterloo (1771-1815).
Bryan, William Jennings
american statesman, born in salem, illinois; bred to the bar and practised at it; entered congress in 1890 as an extreme free silver man; lost his seat from his uncompromising views on that question; was twice nominated for the presidency in opposition to mr mckinley, but defeated; b . 1860.
american statesman, born in salem, illinois; bred to the bar and practised at it; entered congress in 1890 as an extreme free silver man; lost his seat from his uncompromising views on that question; was twice nominated for the presidency in opposition to mr mckinley, but defeated; b . 1860.
Bryant, William Cullen
american poet; his poems were popular in america, the chief, "the age," published in 1821; was 50 years editor of the new york evening post ; wrote short poems all through his life, some of the later his best (1794-1878).
american poet; his poems were popular in america, the chief, "the age," published in 1821; was 50 years editor of the new york evening post ; wrote short poems all through his life, some of the later his best (1794-1878).
Buckland, William
A distinguished geologist, born at Tiverton; had a predilection from boyhood for natural science; awoke in Oxford University an interest in it by his
A distinguished geologist, born at Tiverton; had a predilection from boyhood for natural science; awoke in Oxford University an interest in it by his
Bunsen, Robert William
a distinguished german chemist, born at göttingen, settled as professor of chemistry at heidelberg; invented the charcoal pile, the magnesian light, and the burner called after him; discovered the antidote to arsenic, with hydrate of iron and the spectrum analysis (q. v .); b . 1811.
a distinguished german chemist, born at göttingen, settled as professor of chemistry at heidelberg; invented the charcoal pile, the magnesian light, and the burner called after him; discovered the antidote to arsenic, with hydrate of iron and the spectrum analysis (q. v .); b . 1811.
Burke, William
A notorious murderer, native of Ireland; executed in 1828 for wholesale murders of people in Edinburgh by suffocation, after intoxicating them with drink,
A notorious murderer, native of Ireland; executed in 1828 for wholesale murders of people in Edinburgh by suffocation, after intoxicating them with drink,
Burkitt, William
biblical expositor, born in suffolk; author of "expository notes on the new testament," once held in high esteem (1650-1703).
biblical expositor, born in suffolk; author of "expository notes on the new testament," once held in high esteem (1650-1703).
Burleigh, William Cecil, Lord
A great statesman, born in Lincolnshire; bred to the legal profession, and patronised and promoted by the Protector Somerset; managed to escape the Marian
A great statesman, born in Lincolnshire; bred to the legal profession, and patronised and promoted by the Protector Somerset; managed to escape the Marian
Butler, William Archer
a philosophical writer, born near clonmel, ireland; professor of moral philosophy at dublin; author of "lectures on the history of ancient philosophy" (1814-1848).
a philosophical writer, born near clonmel, ireland; professor of moral philosophy at dublin; author of "lectures on the history of ancient philosophy" (1814-1848).
Camden, William
A learned English antiquary, the first and most famous born in London; second master, and eventually head-master in Westminster School, during which
A learned English antiquary, the first and most famous born in London; second master, and eventually head-master in Westminster School, during which
Carey, William
Celebrated Baptist missionary, born in Northamptonshire; founder of the Baptist Missionary Society, and its first missionary; founded the mission at
Celebrated Baptist missionary, born in Northamptonshire; founder of the Baptist Missionary Society, and its first missionary; founded the mission at
Carleton, William
irish novelist; his first work, and the foundation of his reputation, "traits and stories of the irish peasantry," followed by others of a like class (1794-1860).
irish novelist; his first work, and the foundation of his reputation, "traits and stories of the irish peasantry," followed by others of a like class (1794-1860).
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