1808 Collection (page 8)

Macmahon Photo
MARIE EDME PATRICE MAURICE, comte de MACMAHON French military commander and statesman, prominent in the Crimea, Magenta and Solferino, photo 1873. Date: 1808 - 1893

Daumier Photo
HONORE DAUMIER French satirical artist, photographed in 1868. Date: 1808 - 1879

Napoleon III in Exile
LOUIS NAPOLEON III with his wife Eugenie and their son Louis, in exile at Chislehurst following the defeat of France by Prussia. Date: 1808 - 1873

Napoleon III in Exile 2
The last photograph taken of LOUIS NAPOLEON III : exiled to England, he stands, bowed and defeated, in the grounds at Chislehurst. Date: 1808 - 1873

Barbey D aurevilly Photo
JULES BARBEY D AUREVILLY BERTHELOT French writer photo 1889 Date: 1808-1889

Alphonse Karr Photo
ALPHONSE KARR French journalist, novelist and passionate gardener, photographed in 1889. Date: 1808-1890

Napoleon III and Troops
LOUIS NAPOLEON III reviewing his troops during manoeuvres at the camp at Chalons. Date: 1808 - 1873

James Yorke, Bishop
JAMES YORKE churchman, bishop of Ely Date: 1730 - 1808

James Aitken Wylie
JAMES AITKEN WYLIE Scottish writer with his autograph Date: 1808 - 1890

George Wilson, Statesman
GEORGE WILSON statesman, secretary of the Anti Corn-Law League Date: 1808 - 1870?

Charles Watkins
CHARLES WATKINS lawyer, barrister of the Middle Temple, legal writer Date: ? - 1808

John Trotter
JOHN TROTTER Presbyterian churchman, minister in London Date: 1728 - 1808

Elizabeth Trefusis
ELIZABETH TREFUSIS writer of poems and tales Date: ? - 1808

First Marquess Thomond
MURROUGH O BRYEN, first marquess of THOMOND Irish statesman with a talented wife. Date: 1724 - 1808

John Sheldon
JOHN SHELDON physician, surgeon to Westminster Hospital Date: 1752 - 1808

Simeon Saint-Jean
SIMEON SAINT-JEAN French artist known for his paintings of flowers. Date: 1808 - 1860

Sir Giles Rooke
SIR GILES ROOKE lawyer Date: 1743 - 1808

Third Earl of Romney
CHARLES MARSHAM, third earl of ROMNEY aristocrat who traced his lineage back to William the Conqueror. Date: 1808 - 1874

Robert Roddam
ROBERT RODDAM British naval commander, Admiral of the White Squadron. Date: 1719 - 1808

Urbano Ratazzi - 2
URBANO RATAZZI Italian statesman Date: 1808 - 1873

Urbano Ratazzi - 1
URBANO RATAZZI Italian statesman Date: 1808 - 1873

Beilby Porteous
BEILBY PORTEOUS Bishop of London. Date: 1731 - 1808

Richard Porson - 3
RICHARD PORSON Classical scholar, depicted in the form of an antique bust as befits the professor of Greek at Cambridge University. Date: 1759 - 1808

Richard Porson - 1
RICHARD PORSON Classical scholar Date: 1759 - 1808

Richard Porson - 2
RICHARD PORSON Classical scholar, professor of Greek at Cambridge University. Date: 1759 - 1808

Duc De Persigny - 3
JEAN GILBERT VICTOR FIALIN, comte / duc de PERSIGNY French statesman and diplomat, ambassador to Britain, 1855. Date: 1808 - 1872

Duc De Persigny - 2
JEAN GILBERT VICTOR FIALIN, comte / duc de PERSIGNY French statesman and diplomat, ambassador to Britain, 1855. Date: 1808 - 1872

Sir Thomas Pasley
SIR THOMAS PASLEY British naval commander Date: 1734 - 1808

Sydney Lord Osborne
SYDNEY GODOLPHIN, lord OSBORNE philanthropist Date: 1808 - 1889

George Osborn - 2
GEORGE OSBORN Wesleyan methodist churchman in later years with his autograph Date: 1808 - 1891

George Osborn - 1
GEORGE OSBORN Wesleyan methodist churchman with his autograph Date: 1808 - 1891

Alexis Greg. Orlov
ALEXIS GREGORIVICH ORLOV (or Orloff) Russian statesman and administrator. Date: 1737 - 1808

Auguste Nelaton
AUGUSTE NELATON Eminent French surgeon Date: 1808 - 1873

John Murray III
JOHN MURRAY III The third head of the renowned publishing house Date: 1808 - 1892

George Mealmaker
GEORGE MEALMAKER Scottish radical, transported to Australia where he set up a successful weaving establishment and obtained his pardon. Date: 1768 - 1808

Annabella Maynard
ANNABELLA viscountess MAYNARD (nee Parsons) (previously mrs Horton) actress and courtesan, wife of Charles, viscount Maynard. Date: ? - 1808?

Giuseppe Marchi
GIUSEPPE FILIPPO LIBERATI MARCHI Italian artist working in England Date: 1735 - 1808

Sir Henry Manisty
SIR HENRY MANISTY judge Date: 1808 - 1890

Cardinal Manning & Pope
HENRY EDWARD MANNING - Cardinal and Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, failing to receive a suitably large Cardinals hat from the Pope. Date: 1808 - 1892

Cardinal Manning Old
HENRY EDWARD MANNING - cardinal and catholic archbishop of Westminster Date: 1808 - 1892

Cardinal Manning
HENRY EDWARD MANNING - at the time when he was appointed catholic archbishop of Westminster Date: 1808 - 1892

Duncan Macdonald, Cook
DUNCAN MACDONALD Head cook at the Bedford Tavern, London. Date: CIRCA 1808

William Baron Lyttelton
WILLIAM HENRY, first baron LYTTELTON of Frankley (second creation) (formerly Lord Westcote) statesman and diplomat Date: 1724 - 1808

Capt. Charles Lydiard
Captain CHARLES LYDIARD Officer in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic War. Date: CIRCA 1808

Gerald Viscount Lake
GERALD, VISCOUNT LAKE British military commander Date: 1744 - 1808

First Earl Liverpool
CHARLES JENKINSON, first earl of LIVERPOOL statesman Date: 1727 - 1808

Theophilus Lindsey
THEOPHILUS LINDSEY English unitarian churchman who resigned his living because he objected to the Book of Common Prayer. Date: 1723 - 1808

Franz Kugler
FRANZ KUGLER German art critic Date: 1808 - 1858

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"1808: A Year of Triumphs and Tragedies" Step back in time to the eventful year of 1808, where history unfolded with remarkable battles, cultural spectacles, and significant milestones. The Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 marked a turning point in the Peninsular War, as brave soldiers fought valiantly against all odds. Meanwhile, a captivating map reveals the vast territories once held by the Macedonian and Thracian Empire. Recruiting posters adorned city walls, enticing young men to join the prestigious 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons. The rhythmic beats of "Steady the Drums and Fifes" echoed through Astleys Amphitheatre, captivating audiences with thrilling performances. In this era dominated by war, riflemen from the renowned 95th Regiment played an instrumental role on battlefields during the Peninsular War. Renowned artist LEJEUNE captured these brave warriors in his masterpieces that immortalized their heroism for generations to come. Even amidst turbulent times, life carried on with its own unique charm. Gillray's whimsical depiction titled "Windy Weather" reminds us that humor prevailed even during challenging circumstances. In bustling London at Whitehall Palace around James II's reign, grandeur was evident at every turn. Beyond warfare and entertainment lies innovation - witness Scotland's architectural marvel: Bell Rock Lighthouse built between 1808-1810 stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity amidst treacherous seas. However, not all stories end happily; we mourned alongside our nation when Sir John Moore tragically lost his life fighting for what he believed in - forever remembered for his sacrifice. Amidst it all were everyday scenes like bargemen navigating rivers depicted by Pyne's artistry – reminding us that ordinary lives continued despite extraordinary events surrounding them. As we delve into historical records from this pivotal year filled with triumphs and tragedies, we gain a deeper understanding of the past.