Born Collection (page 77)

Theocritus / Anon Eng
THEOCRITUS Greek poet, born in Syracuse

Jonathan Swift / Holl
JONATHAN SWIFT Irish-born churchman and writer

Swift / Thurston
JONATHAN SWIFT Irish-born clergyman and satirist

Robert W Service
ROBERT W SERVICE English-born Canadian poet, popular for stirring ballads such as The shooting of Dan McGrew

Margaret Potter
MARGARET POTTER She was born in Glasgow in 1596, and lived to a great age - but we are not told when she ultimately died

Dickens Birthplace
HIS BIRTHPLACE at 387 Mile End Terrace, Commercial Road, Landport, Portsmouth, where Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812

Clemence Isaure
CLEMENCE ISAURE well-born lady of Toulouse who encouraged poetry - le gai savoir - and jeux floraux (floral games) : however she almost certainly never existed

Child with Syphilis
Diagram of a new-born baby with inherited syphilis

Lafcadio Hearn
LAFCADIO HEARN American writer (notably on Japan); born in Levkas; became a Japanese citizen in 1895

Heinrich Von Veldeke
Heinrich von Veldeke, German poet born near Mstricht in the Netherlands. He is chiefly known for his work, the Eneide

Ulrich Von Liechtenstein
Ulrich von Liechtenstein, German lyric poet, born around 1200 and died about 1277. Date: 13th century

Walther Van Der Vogelwei
Walther von der Vogelweide, poet, thought to have been born in Austria around 1170, and died sometime after 1228

Nathaniel Willm. Wraxall
SIR NATHANIEL WILLIAM WRAXALL Historical writer, born at Bristol. Employed on diplomatic missions

Birth of Krishna
Krishna (the 8th incarnation of Vishnu) is born to Devaki & Vasudev. He is taken to Yashoda in the countryside to save him from Devakis brother, King Kamsa (Kans)

Luther Born 1483
Martin Luther is born

Ernest Thompson Seton
ERNEST THOMPSON SETON English-born naturalist and writer in America whose life was not quite as adventurous as he claimed

C-P Oberkampf
CHRISTOPHE-PHILIPPE OBERKAMPF German-born manufacturer who introduced important technology into the French cotton industry

Aloys Senefelder / Chereau
ALOYS SENEFELDER Prague-born German inventor of lithography, depicted in his workshop demonstrating his process

Father & Child 1860S
A man in a frock coat & light coloured necktie holds a very small child on a plinth who wears a short frock with short puffed sleeves, buttoned bodice & ankle strap shoes

Two-Headed Child / 1691
Two-headed child born alive at Pavia (died shortly afterwards)

Foxhunting Type - 4
Mr Alfred Curnick (born 1865)

Sleeping Beauty - 7
The Thirteenth Fairy, who has been slighted during the baptism of new-born Beauty, casts a spell on the infant, to everyones consternation

Little Lad / Greenaway
Little lad, little lad, where wast thou born ? Far off in Lancashire, under a thorn, where they sup sour milk from a rams horn

St Zeno / I Morando
SAINT ZENO Africa-born bishop of Verona, author of a book about Marys virgin birth : he opposes the Arian heresy but builds a basilica

Marguerite Bellanger
MARGUERITE BELLANGER (born Julie Leboeuf) French courtesan who rose from peasant beginnings to become the last mistress of Napoleon III

Shepherds Told of Birth
An angel tells the shepherds that Jesus is born

Tintagel (Farington)
Tintagel, Cornwall: the rocks and the castle, where King Arthur is said by some to have been born, and held his court. Date: 1813

Cleveland / Catherine / Mote
DUCHESS OF CLEVELAND Born - Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope. Playing with her hair with a dog on her lap

Thomas Paine / John Kay
THOMAS PAINE Radical writer, born in England, emigrated to America in 1774 where he urged declaration of independence

Mark Twain / Konopa / Pcard
MARK TWAIN American writer Born: Samuel Langhorne Clemens Date: 1835 - 1910

Mark Twain / Vanity Fair
MARK TWAIN American writer Born : Samuel Langhorne Clemens Pictured in a white suit

Shepherds Informed
The shepherds of Bethlehem learn that Jesus has been born

APHRODITE
born from the sea-foam

John Eliot, Churchman
JOHN ELIOT, known as Apostle to the Indians : English-born churchman in America, devoted himself to converting Native Americans to Christianity, translating Bible for them

Alfred Beit
ALFRED BEIT German-born financier in South Africa, a friend of Rhodes : he bestowed much of his vast fortune in philanthropic gifts

Bohemian Siamese Twins
The Bohemian Twins: Rosa and Josepha Blazek at various ages during their life. Born in 1878 medical experts predicted they would have a very short life. Here they are aged 27

Luther - Deathplace
Luthers deathplace at Eisleben - the town in which he was born

Baptism of Albert Edward
Victoria and Albert at the baptism of their first born son, Prince Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, later to be crowned as Edward VII

Peter Paul Rubens
PIETER PAUL RUBENS German-born artist with his autograph

Eugen D albert Portrait
EUGEN D ALBERT Celebrated pianist and composer. Though born in Glasgow he always considered himself German

Adelaide Hall / Beaute
ADELAIDE HALL American born, British adopted. One of the highest earning entertainers of the 1940s. First black star to be given a long term BBC contract

Squire Bancroft
SQUIRE WHITE BANCROFT (born Butterfield) actor and manager : here as Jean de Seriex in Fedora

Leforts House Moscow
The palace of Franz Lefort, Swiss-born general and friend of Peter the Great : his palace in the Nemetskaya Sloboda is the scene of many parties and festivities

Shepherds and Baby Jesus
Tipped off by angels, shepherds go to the stable where Jesus has just been born

Photographing First-Born
It takes a whole room full of people to distract the first- born and get him to smile for the camera

Marie Leszczynska
MARIE LESZCZYNSKA Polish-born queen of Louis XV

Attached Twins
Two females born attached by their buttocks

Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Dutch-born artist

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"Born: A Tapestry of Extraordinary Lives" In the vast tapestry of history, there are moments when greatness is born. From the genius mind of Albert Einstein, who not only unraveled the secrets of the universe but also played melodies on his beloved violin. Traveling back to 1925, a captivating group of Salukis stands tall, showcasing their elegance and grace as they become part of this grand narrative. Marie Curie's name echoes through time, an emblematic figure whose pioneering work in science forever changed our understanding of radiation and its applications. Django Reinhardt strums his guitar with unparalleled dexterity; a testament to resilience as he overcame adversity after losing mobility in two fingers due to a fire accident. Nikola Tesla's enigmatic gaze pierces through the photograph; a visionary inventor who harnessed electricity and left an indelible mark on modern technology. Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait, immortalized in paint strokes that capture both power and vulnerability. His portrait tells tales untold yet etched upon his face. The Wild Bunch - outlaws turned legends - Butch Cassidy leading this notorious gang that defied authority by robbing banks and trains across America. Their audacity became folklore whispered around campfires for generations to come. Edith Piaf's photo captures her raw emotions; her voice transcended language barriers and touched hearts worldwide with songs that spoke directly to the soul. "Fridays Child" by May Bowley paints childhood innocence against a backdrop filled with dreams waiting to be realized – reminding us all that we were once young dreamers too. Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University in Scotland embodies philanthropy personified – from humble beginnings to becoming one of history's greatest benefactors whose legacy still enriches countless lives today. TED KID LEWIS steps into the ring with unwavering determination - fists raised high - representing the resilience and spirit of those who fight for their dreams against all odds.