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1759 Collection (page 14)

In the year 1759, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and creations that shaped our world

Background image1759 Collection: Sir William Johnson

Sir William Johnson
SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON British military commander in America, successful negotiator with native Americans, captured Niagara 1759

Background image1759 Collection: Simon Snyder

Simon Snyder
SIMON SNYDER American statesman, governor of Pennsylvania

Background image1759 Collection: Handel Monument / Closeup

Handel Monument / Closeup
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician

Background image1759 Collection: Handel / Chambars / 56

Handel / Chambars / 56
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician at the age of 56

Background image1759 Collection: Handel Monument

Handel Monument
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musicians monument in Westminster Abbey, London

Background image1759 Collection: HANDEL (1685 - 1759)

HANDEL (1685 - 1759)
George Frederic Handel Composer

Background image1759 Collection: P. L. M. De Maupertuis

P. L. M. De Maupertuis
PIERRE LOUIS MOREAU DE MAUPERTUIS French mathematician, astronomer and philosopher

Background image1759 Collection: Danton / Duplessi-Bertaux

Danton / Duplessi-Bertaux
GEORGES JACQUES DANTON French Revolutionary leader, with a scene from The Terror below

Background image1759 Collection: Madame De Lefebvre / Minia

Madame De Lefebvre / Minia
MADAME DE LEFEBVRE Duchess of Danzig, French social leader

Background image1759 Collection: Carlos Iii / Spain / Spamer

Carlos Iii / Spain / Spamer
CARLOS III OF SPAIN 5th son of Felipe V Duke of Parma, King of Naples before becoming king of Spain in 1759 - an enlightened and benevolent ruler

Background image1759 Collection: Carl Heinrich Graun

Carl Heinrich Graun
CARL HEINRICH GRAUN German musician

Background image1759 Collection: Maupertuis in Lapland

Maupertuis in Lapland
PIERRE LOUIS MOREAU DE MAUPERTUIS (1698 - 1759) French mathematician and astronomer sent to Lapland by Louis XV to measure a degree of longitude

Background image1759 Collection: Charles H Williams / Oval

Charles H Williams / Oval
SIR CHARLES HANBURY WILLIAMS Writer and diplomat

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Posselwhite

Pitt / Younger / Posselwhite
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician, second son of 1st Earl of Chatham

Background image1759 Collection: 3rd Eddystone Lighthouse

3rd Eddystone Lighthouse
The third Eddystone lighthouse, near Plymouth, is built by Smeaton, originally in part of wood but this is later replaced by stone

Background image1759 Collection: James Wolfe (Houston)

James Wolfe (Houston)
GENERAL JAMES WOLFE

Background image1759 Collection: SHILLER 1759 - 1805

SHILLER 1759 - 1805
Johann Christoph Friedrich German Writer

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt as Heroic Rescuer

Pitt as Heroic Rescuer
The younger Pitt depicted as Perseus, rescuing Andromeda (Britannia) from her financial troubles, in the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer

Background image1759 Collection: The mechanist tries to use his wings to fly

The mechanist tries to use his wings to fly. A scene from Samuel Johnsons novella, Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Gillray

Pitt / Younger / Gillray
PITT THE YOUNGER English politician " The Giant Factotum amuses himself"

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Hoppner

Pitt / Younger / Hoppner
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician Second son of 1st Earl of Chatham

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Holl

Pitt / Younger / Holl
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician Second son of 1st Earl of Chatham

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Anon / 1822

Pitt / Younger / Anon / 1822
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician Second son of 1st Earl of Chatham

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Owen / Holl

Pitt / Younger / Owen / Holl
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician Second son of 1st Earl of Chatham

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Hone Mini

Pitt / Younger / Hone Mini
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician Second son of 1st Earl of Chatham

Background image1759 Collection: Pitt / Younger / Hopper / Col

Pitt / Younger / Hopper / Col
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician Second son of 1st Earl of Chatham

Background image1759 Collection: Quiberon Bay (Ford)

Quiberon Bay (Ford)
BATTLE OF QUIBERON BAY Hawke drives a French fleet under Conflans into Quiberon Bay on the French coast, then sails in and takes or destroys most of his ships

Background image1759 Collection: Battle of Minden

Battle of Minden
BATTLE OF MINDEN The Prussians and British defeat the French, but fail to follow up their victory which should have been overwhelming

Background image1759 Collection: Quebec Captured

Quebec Captured
QUEBEC : The British troops scale the Heights of Abraham

Background image1759 Collection: Schillers Birth Place

Schillers Birth Place
FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLER Birth place of the German writer, poet and historian in Marbach (Southern Germany)

Background image1759 Collection: Schiller Museum / Marbach

Schiller Museum / Marbach
JOHANN CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH the Schiller Museum in Marbach, the authors hometown in Southern Germany

Background image1759 Collection: Ali Ii, Bey of Tunis ?

Ali Ii, Bey of Tunis ?
ALI II IBN HUSSEIN (?) Bey of Tunis (Tunisia) from 1759 - 1777. A de-facto regent or provincial governor during the French Protectorate. Muley Hassen Roi de Tunis

Background image1759 Collection: Handel / Trumpf

Handel / Trumpf
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician

Background image1759 Collection: Handel / Postcard

Handel / Postcard
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician. With signature

Background image1759 Collection: Schiller (Graff)

Schiller (Graff)
JOHANN CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH SCHILLER German writer in 1786

Background image1759 Collection: Schiller (Miniature)

Schiller (Miniature)
Johann Christoph Friedrich German Writer

Background image1759 Collection: J C F Schiller (Bauer)

J C F Schiller (Bauer)
Johann Christoph Friedrich German Writer

Background image1759 Collection: Handel (Hudson)

Handel (Hudson)
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician

Background image1759 Collection: Handel (Eichhorn)

Handel (Eichhorn)
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician

Background image1759 Collection: Handel (Herrmann)

Handel (Herrmann)
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician

Background image1759 Collection: Handel / Thomson / Windsor

Handel / Thomson / Windsor
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician

Background image1759 Collection: Neals Music Hall / Messia

Neals Music Hall / Messia
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL Neals Music Hall, Dublin, where his oratorio Messiah was first performed

Background image1759 Collection: Robert Burns / Postcard

Robert Burns / Postcard
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait

Background image1759 Collection: Robert Burns / Skirving

Robert Burns / Skirving
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait



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In the year 1759, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and creations that shaped our world. Among them were the Four Eddystone Lighthouses, standing tall against treacherous waves, guiding ships to safety with their unwavering light. It was also in this year that two literary giants emerged: Robert Burns and Mary Wollstonecraft. Burns enchanted us with his poetic prowess while Wollstonecraft challenged societal norms through her thought-provoking writings. The spirit of enlightenment prevailed as Dr. Pangloss from Voltaire's "Candide" spread his optimistic philosophy amidst a changing world. Meanwhile, Reynolds immortalized beauty on canvas with his masterpiece "Cleopatra, " featuring Kitty Fisher dissolving a precious pearl. Artistic expressions continued to flourish as Nasmyth captured the essence of Robert Burns in paint, revealing the poet's soul through brushstrokes. Opie portrayed Mary Wollstonecraft's strength and intellect on canvas, inspiring generations to come. Music found its prodigy in Handel even at an early age; his talent resonated throughout time and continues to enchant audiences today. Charles Simeon dedicated himself to spreading faith and hope during challenging times. Literature took us on adventures as Rasselas and Imlac dug deep into tunnels, symbolizing humanity's quest for meaning and purpose beyond material possessions. Amidst all these achievements, William Kirby (Howard) made significant contributions to entomology – unraveling nature's mysteries one insect at a time. The year 1759 serves as a testament to human ingenuity across various fields – from engineering marvels like lighthouses protecting lives at sea to artistic masterpieces capturing emotions frozen in time. It reminds us that each era leaves behind its own legacy for future generations to cherish and build upon.