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1747 Collection (#8)

In the year 1747, a vibrant tapestry of events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history

Background image1747 Collection: Perpetual motion machine described in about 1664 by Ulrich von Cranach of Hamburg

Perpetual motion machine described in about 1664 by Ulrich von Cranach of Hamburg. Iron balls drive the water wheel that operates the Archimedean screw that raises the balls up again

Background image1747 Collection: Subotica Theatre Classical Style Building with Cointhian

Subotica Theatre Classical Style Building with Cointhian Columns Designed by J Scultety first performance in 1747 The Balkans Serbia Subotica Theatre Classical Style Building with Cointhian Columns

Background image1747 Collection: Horn. Brass instrument. Germany, 1747. Museum of History

Horn. Brass instrument. Germany, 1747. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Background image1747 Collection: Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by Erasm

Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by Erasm
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Ratione Conscribendi Epistles. Page with censorship and registration by the censor of the Inquisition, 1747. Basel edition, 1522. Episcopal Library

Background image1747 Collection: Louis Goupy

Louis Goupy
LOUIS GOUPY French artist Date: ? - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: John Gillies - 3

John Gillies - 3
JOHN GILLIES Scottish scholar and historian, His Majestys Historiographer for Scotland. Date: 1747 - 1836

Background image1747 Collection: John Gillies - 1

John Gillies - 1
JOHN GILLIES Scottish scholar and historian, His Majestys Historiographer for Scotland. Date: 1747 - 1836

Background image1747 Collection: John Gillies - 2

John Gillies - 2
JOHN GILLIES Scottish scholar and historian, His Majestys Historiographer for Scotland. Date: 1747 - 1836

Background image1747 Collection: Frere Frumence

Frere Frumence
FRERE FRUMENCE French churchman Date: 1747 - 1810

Background image1747 Collection: Duncan Forbes

Duncan Forbes
DUNCAN FORBES Scottish lawyer and statesman, Lord President of the Court of Sessions. Date: 1685 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Richard Fitzpatrick

Richard Fitzpatrick
RICHARD FITZPATRICK Soldier and statesman, friend of Charles James Fox. Date: 1747 - 1813

Background image1747 Collection: Comte Pierre Ferino

Comte Pierre Ferino
PIERRE MARIE BARTHELEMY, comte FERINO French military commander Date: 1747 - 1816

Background image1747 Collection: Joseph Farington

Joseph Farington
JOSEPH FARINGTON artist Date: 1747 - 1821

Background image1747 Collection: Jean Duplessis-Bertaux

Jean Duplessis-Bertaux
JEAN DUPLESSIS-BERTAUX French illustrator and engraver. Date: 1747 - 1818

Background image1747 Collection: John James Dillenius

John James Dillenius
JOHN JAMES DILLENIUS German churchman and botanist in England. Date: 1687 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Dominique Denon

Dominique Denon
DOMINIQUE VIVANT DENON French archeologist, noted for his work in Egypt during Napoleons ill-fated expedition. Date: 1747-1825

Background image1747 Collection: Giuseppe Maria Crespi

Giuseppe Maria Crespi
GIUSEPPE MARIA CRESPI (Joseph Marie) Italian artist, who probably worked in France. Date: 1665 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: William Coxe - 2

William Coxe - 2
WILLIAM COXE English churchman, Archdeacon of Wiltshire; historian. Date: 1747 - 1828

Background image1747 Collection: Benjamin Colman

Benjamin Colman
BENJAMIN COLMAN American churchman, depicted at the age of 30. Date: 1673 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Thomas Chubb, Theologian

Thomas Chubb, Theologian
THOMAS CHUBB English theologian of deist views (ie rejecting revealed religion but accepting existence of God via reasoned argument) Date: 1679 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Robert Clevely, Artist

Robert Clevely, Artist
ROBERT CLEVELY Marine artist Date: 1747 - 1809

Background image1747 Collection: Thomas Cherry

Thomas Cherry
THOMAS CHERRY Churchman, Head Master of Merchant Taylors School. Date: 1747 - 1822

Background image1747 Collection: Alex Count Bezborodko

Alex Count Bezborodko
ALEXANDER ALEXANDROVICH, count BEZBORODKO Russian statesman and courtier. Date: 1747 - 1799

Background image1747 Collection: Fried. Justin Bertuch

Fried. Justin Bertuch
FRIEDRICH JUSTIN BERTUCH German founder of the Geographical Institute at Weimar. Date: 1747 - 1822

Background image1747 Collection: William Earl Beauchamp

William Earl Beauchamp
WILLIAM LYGON first earl BEAUCHAMP The Dictionary of Biography can find nothing to say of him except that he was a nobleman domiciled in Worcestershire. Date: 1747 - 1816

Background image1747 Collection: John Aikin, Medical

John Aikin, Medical
JOHN AIKIN Medical practitioner in Hackney, London, and writer on medical subjects. Date: 1747 - 1822

Background image1747 Collection: Country Inn / Election

Country Inn / Election
Passengers board the coach as it is about to depart. An English sailor prepares to knock off a Frenchmans hat who is dejected at the news of a recent British naval victory Date: 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Sir Thomas Graves / Ridley

Sir Thomas Graves / Ridley
SIR THOMAS GRAVES Rear Admiral of the White Squadron Date: 1747 - 1814

Background image1747 Collection: J. A. P. Schulz

J. A. P. Schulz
JOHANN ABRAHAM PETER SCHULZ German organist and music director Date: 1747 - 1800

Background image1747 Collection: Portrait of the Three Consuls of the Republic

Portrait of the Three Consuls of the Republic and Barthelemy Presenting the Consitutional Act Proclaiming Napoleon I as Emperor for Life to the Premier Consul, 2nd August 1802

Background image1747 Collection: MARTINEZ, Domingo (1688-1749). Chariot of Fire

MARTINEZ, Domingo (1688-1749). Chariot of Fire. 1747. Belonging to a series of eight paintings M᳣ ara de la Fᢲ ica de Tabacos en celebraci󮠤 e la exaltaci󮠡 l trono de

Background image1747 Collection: Vct Frankf. Montmorency

Vct Frankf. Montmorency
LODGE RAYMOND de MONTMORENCY, second viscount de MONTMORENCY illustrious person, not to be confused with the first viscount all of whose names were the same. Date: 1747 - 1822

Background image1747 Collection: Joseph Trapp

Joseph Trapp
JOSEPH TRAPP English churchman and writer Date: 1679 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Second Earl of Stair

Second Earl of Stair
JOIHN DALRYMPLE, second earl of STAIR soldier and diplomat Date: 1673 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: John Towers

John Towers
JOHN TOWERS Nonconformist churchman Date: 1747 - 1804

Background image1747 Collection: John Stafford Smith

John Stafford Smith
JOHN STAFFORD SMITH musician Date: 1747 - 1836

Background image1747 Collection: William Seward

William Seward
WILLIAM SEWARD writer Date: 1747 - 1799

Background image1747 Collection: Jeremiah Seed

Jeremiah Seed
JEREMIAH SEED churchman Date: 1700 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Barthelemy Scherer

Barthelemy Scherer
BARTHELEMY LOUIS JOSEPH SCHERER French military commander and statesman Date: 1747 - 1804

Background image1747 Collection: Anna Seward - 2

Anna Seward - 2
ANNA SEWARD Writer, known as The Swan of Lichfield Date: 1747 - 1809

Background image1747 Collection: Anna Seward - 1

Anna Seward - 1
ANNA SEWARD Writer, known as The Swan of Lichfield Date: 1747 - 1809

Background image1747 Collection: Thomas Scott - 1

Thomas Scott - 1
THOMAS SCOTT churchman, theologian and bible commentator Date: 1747 - 1821

Background image1747 Collection: Thomas Scott - 2

Thomas Scott - 2
THOMAS SCOTT churchman, theologian and bible commentator with his autograph Date: 1747 - 1821

Background image1747 Collection: Jean-Francois Rewbell

Jean-Francois Rewbell
JEAN-FRANCOIS REWBELL (or Reubell) French statesman Date: 1747 - 1807

Background image1747 Collection: Venanzio Rauzzini - 1

Venanzio Rauzzini - 1
VENANZIO RAUZZINI Italian musician, working in England Date: 1747 - 1810

Background image1747 Collection: Venanzio Rauzzini - 2

Venanzio Rauzzini - 2
VENANZIO RAUZZINI Italian musician, working in England Date: 1747 - 1810

Background image1747 Collection: Jerome Pontchartrain

Jerome Pontchartrain
JEROME PHELYPEAUX, comte de PONTCHARTRAIN French statesman Date: 1674 - 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Nicolas Petit-Pied

Nicolas Petit-Pied
NICOLAS PETIT-PIED French churchman, professor of theology at the Sorbonne, Paris. Date: 1665 - 1747




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In the year 1747, a vibrant tapestry of events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. Renowned artist Giovanni Paolo Panini captured the essence of this era with his masterpiece, "Musical party given by Ca. " This painting immortalizes a gathering where melodies danced through the air, transporting guests to a world of enchantment. Meanwhile, in Whitehaven, Cumbria, another spectacle awaited. The breathtaking "Flatt Hall Prospect View" showcased the picturesque beauty of this coastal town. Its serene landscape beckoned visitors to immerse themselves in its tranquility and marvel at nature's grandeur. Amidst these scenic wonders stood the Rest & be Thankful Pass – a testament to human resilience and determination. This treacherous route challenged travelers like John Paul Jones as they braved its rugged terrain in pursuit of their dreams. The year it also witnessed remarkable advancements in horology thanks to Abraham-Louis Breguet's ingenuity. His timepieces revolutionized precision and elegance, setting new standards for watchmaking that endure till today. Notable figures such as Lord Lovat and William Coxe played pivotal roles during this period. Their stories intertwined with those depicted by Hogarth's brushstrokes – capturing both industry and idleness within society's fabric. Yet amidst these tales of power and progress emerged Flora MacDonald – a Scottish Jacobite heroine who fearlessly defied conventions. Her unwavering loyalty ignited hope among her compatriots during tumultuous times. As dusk fell upon 1747 skies, fireworks illuminated cityscapes across nations - celebrating victories won or simply delighting hearts with their mesmerizing displays. And while artistry flourished on canvas and pyrotechnics lit up nights; it was Wesley who preached messages that stirred souls towards spiritual awakening - reminding humanity that there is more than meets the eye in every passing moment.