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Anglo Irish Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Anglo-Irish: From Literary Giants to Courageous Soldiers" The term "Anglo-Irish" encompasses a fascinating blend of cultural, historical

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-1885), British statesman, c1880

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-1885), British statesman, c1880. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland from 1866-1868, and 1874-1876

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Goldsmiths Tomb, Temple, London

Goldsmiths Tomb, Temple, London
Oliver Goldsmiths Tomb, Temple, London. Goldsmith (1728-1774) was an Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright and poet. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: George Berkeley (1685 A?o??n? 1753), known as Bishop Berke

George Berkeley (1685 A?o??n? 1753), known as Bishop Berke
George Berkeley (1685 A?o??n? 1753), also known as Bishop Berkeley (Bishop of Cloyne), was an Anglo-Irish philosopher. Engraving. Colored

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde (1610-88) (engraving)

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde (1610-88) (engraving)
XJF909377 James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde (1610-88) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Sir William Johnson, engraved by Charles Spooner, 1756 (mezzotint)

Sir William Johnson, engraved by Charles Spooner, 1756 (mezzotint)
XJF384040 Sir William Johnson, engraved by Charles Spooner, 1756 (mezzotint) by Adams, T. (fl.1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, from The National and Domestic History

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, from The National and Domestic History
KW341450 Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Admiral Richard Howe, engraved by W. T. Fry, from National Portrait Gallery, volume III

Admiral Richard Howe, engraved by W. T. Fry, from National Portrait Gallery, volume III
KW274225 Admiral Richard Howe, engraved by W.T. Fry, from National Portrait Gallery, volume III, published c.1835 (litho) by Dupont

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: 2604225; out of copyright

2604225; out of copyright

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833
KW200769 Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Lady Mary Templetown and Her Son, 1802 (oil on canvas)

Lady Mary Templetown and Her Son, 1802 (oil on canvas)
XOS1766013 Lady Mary Templetown and Her Son, 1802 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 215x149 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: John Henry Upton)

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) (engraving) (see also 36404)

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) (engraving) (see also 36404)
KW115004 Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) (engraving) (see also 36404) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Oliver Goldsmith (1730-74) (engraving) (see also 105778)

Oliver Goldsmith (1730-74) (engraving) (see also 105778)
KW115003 Oliver Goldsmith (1730-74) (engraving) (see also 105778) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Remarkable book on reparations by one of the worlds best known economic expert

Remarkable book on reparations by one of the worlds best known economic expert. The book of Mr Robert Crozier Long is to be published May 24 23 May 1928 Robert Edward Crozier Long

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist. Copperplate engraving

Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist. Copperplate engraving of 1739 by English printmaker George Vertue (1684-1756)

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin

Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist. Papin is pointing to Boyles air pump

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Steam turbines designed by the Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931)

Steam turbines designed by the Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931) fitted into the Dover packet boat Queen. From La Nature Paris 1904. Engraving

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Longitudinal section of Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931) marine

Longitudinal section of Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931) marine turbine fitted in the Dover packet boat Queen c1904. Engraving

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Longitudinal section of: 1. Parsons marine turbine. 2. Rateaus marine turbine

Longitudinal section of: 1. Parsons marine turbine. 2. Rateaus marine turbine. Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931)

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667-1746) Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Author of

Jonathan Swift (1667-1746) Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Author of Gullivers Travels 1726 Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub 1704. Engraving

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Anglo-Irish satirist, poet and cleric. Engraving

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Anglo-Irish satirist, poet and cleric. Engraving

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) Anglo-Irish writer and feminist. Wife of William Godwin

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) Anglo-Irish writer and feminist. Wife of William Godwin. Mother of Mary Shelley. Lithograph after portrait by John Opie

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Cincinnatus in Retirement: Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish statesman, out of office in 1780

Cincinnatus in Retirement: Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish statesman, out of office in 1780, shown at home as a Jesuit eating potatoes, comparing him to the Roman dictator on his farm

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Arthur Wellesley, lst Duke of Wellington (1760-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

Arthur Wellesley, lst Duke of Wellington (1760-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman. British Prime Minister 1827. Portrait after Thomas Lawrence, 1828

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) Anglo-Irish dramatist and Whig politician

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) Anglo-Irish dramatist and Whig politician. Author of The Rivals and of The Duenna a comic opera-play produced at Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1775

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Richard John Griffith (1784-1878) Anglo-Irish geologist and civil engineer. From

Richard John Griffith (1784-1878) Anglo-Irish geologist and civil engineer. From Life of Sir Roderick I. Murchison by Archibald Geikie (London, 1875). Engraving

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Robert Stawell Ball (1840-1913) Anglo-Irish astronomer, mathematician and populariser of science

Robert Stawell Ball (1840-1913) Anglo-Irish astronomer, mathematician and populariser of science. Lord Rosses astronomer at Parsonstown, Royal Astronomer for Ireland (1874-1892). Engraving, 1886

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) Anglo-Irish novelist. Author of Castle Rackrent (1800) and Belinda

Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) Anglo-Irish novelist. Author of Castle Rackrent (1800) and Belinda (1801). Daughter of Richard Lovell Edgeworth, inventor and educationalist. Engraving

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907) Anglo-Irish naval officer and explorer who

Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907) Anglo-Irish naval officer and explorer who made discoveries in the Canadian arctic islands. He joined in searches for John Franklins arctic expeditions

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, as a young man. Engraving

Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, as a young man. Engraving

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish orator, political philosopher and writer, member

Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish orator, political philosopher and writer, member of the Whig political party. Engraving after the portrait by Joshua Reynolds

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Ernest Shackleton, Anglo-Irish explorer

Ernest Shackleton, Anglo-Irish explorer
Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922), Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer. Shackleton was born in County Kildare, Ireland, and served as a junior officer on Captain Scotts 1901 National Antarctic

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Robert Boyle, Anglo-Irish chemist

Robert Boyle, Anglo-Irish chemist
Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Anglo-Irish chemist who established chemistry as a separate science. His work stressed the need for experiment, precision and accurate observation

Background imageAnglo Irish Collection: Robert Boyle, Irish chemist

Robert Boyle, Irish chemist
Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Irish chemist. Boyle was born at Lismore Castle, the seventh son of the 1st Earl of Cork. He was sent to Eton at the age of seven




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Anglo-Irish: From Literary Giants to Courageous Soldiers" The term "Anglo-Irish" encompasses a fascinating blend of cultural, historical, and intellectual contributions. Iris Murdoch, an acclaimed novelist and philosopher, captivated readers with her profound insights into human nature. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton's indomitable spirit led him on daring expeditions to the Antarctic in the late 19th century. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Robert Boyle's groundbreaking work in chemistry through his influential publication "The Sceptical Chymist. " The English Irish Soldier exemplified resilience as they adapted to new disciplines and weaponry while enduring hardships with unwavering determination. Lord William Beresford stands out among Anglo-Irish soldiers for his exceptional bravery during battle, earning him the prestigious Victoria Cross in 1895. Jonathan Swift's timeless masterpiece "Gulliver's Travels" continues to enthrall readers with its satirical commentary on society. George Berkeley, known as Bishop Berkeley, left an indelible mark on philosophy with his theories challenging our perception of reality. Richard Henn Collins distinguished himself as both a lawyer and judge within the Anglo-Irish community during the late 19th century. William Kenny further contributed to this rich tapestry as an Irish judge and Liberal Unionist politician who championed justice and equality. Anna Brownell Jameson broke barriers by becoming one of Ireland's first female art critics and writers. Portraits such as Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington, offer glimpses into the opulent lives led by prominent figures within Anglo-Irish society. Meanwhile, Henry Boyle played a pivotal role in politics as an influential Baron Carleton. From literature to science, military valor to philosophical musings – these diverse individuals have shaped the intricate fabric that is Anglo-Irish heritage. Their legacies continue to inspire generations worldwide while reminding us of their significant impact throughout history.