Entrepreneur Collection (#3)

Cliff Richard, British pop singer
(Sir) Cliff Richard (Harry Rodger Webb, b 1940), English singer, musician, performer, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Date: circa 1980s

Cecil Rhodes (1853 - 1902), British mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896. Date: 1898

George Francis Train, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Geo. Francis Train, between 1855 and 1865. [Entrepreneur: organised the clipper ship line that sailed around Cape Horn to San Francisco; involved in the formation of the Union Pacific Railroad

Anson Stager, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Anson Stager, between 1855 and 1865. [Co-founder of Western Union, first president of Western Electric Manufacturing Company, Union Army officer

Marshall Jewell, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Marshall Jewell, 1865-1880. Jewell, Hon. Marshall, Post-Master General, between 1865 and 1880. [Manufacturer, pioneer telegrapher, telephone entrepreneur

Chester William Chapin of Massachusetts, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Chapin, Hon. Chester Wm. of Mass. between 1865 and 1880. Early mail contractor, running post coaches and steamboats, Pres. of Boston & Albany R.R

Pierre Paul Riquet (engraving)
1734009 Pierre Paul Riquet (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Pierre Paul Riquet (1609?-1680) French businessman he was a pioneer about workers rights he designed

Henri Nestle, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
711589 Henri Nestle, c.1875 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Nestle, born Heinrich Nestle (10 August 1814 - 7 July 1890)

Sen. Morrill, Vt. between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Sen. Morrill, Vt. between 1870 and 1880

Thomas Baldwin Peddie of New Jersey, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Baldwin Peddie of New Jersey, 1865-1880. Thos. Baldwin Peddie, M. of C. [Member of Congress?] of N.J (b. Edinburgh, Scotland 1808; d. Newark 1889), between 1865 and 1880

John H. Starin of New York, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
John H. Starin of New York, 1865-1880. Starin, Hon. John H. Rep. of N.Y. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, entrepreneur and businessman; founded Starins Glen Island Resort

Entrepreneur & Michael Kinane 2000 Guineas Newmarket 03 May 1997 Date: 03 May 1997

F. de Lesseps, c. 1876. Creator: Nadar
F. de Lesseps, c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 1

Sir Richard Tangyes first workshop (litho)
3621633 Sir Richard Tangyes first workshop (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Tangyes first workshop)

Mr John Pearce at this coffee stall (litho)
3621631 Mr John Pearce at this coffee stall (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Pearce at this coffee stall)

Sir Philip Manfield (b / w photo)
3642080 Sir Philip Manfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Manfield)

The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency (b / w photo)
3642077 The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency)

William Munton Bullivant (b / w photo)
3642068 William Munton Bullivant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Munton Bullivant)

Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London (b / w photo)
3642066 Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London)

Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b / w photo)
3642064 Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm)

Sir Walter Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642063 Sir Walter Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Gilbey)

Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3642059 Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town)

The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642056 The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantheon)

How the workers go down to the open diamond mines at Kimberley (b / w photo)
3642055 How the workers go down to the open diamond mines at Kimberley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford (b / w photo)
3642054 The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford)

Sir John Arnott (b / w photo)
3642038 Sir John Arnott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Arnott)

King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns (b / w photo)
3642037 King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns)

Johannes Herzog Von Effingen, Swiss politician and entrepreneur (engraving)
6014509 Johannes Herzog Von Effingen, Swiss politician and entrepreneur (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Herzog Von Effingen (1773-1840)

Alfred Beit, British gold and diamond magnate in South Africa (b / w photo)
6014326 Alfred Beit, British gold and diamond magnate in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Beit (1853-1906)

Frank W Woolworth (1852-1919) (b / w photo)
5998382 Frank W Woolworth (1852-1919) (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank W Woolworth (1852-1919)

Henry Ford, 1919 (b / w photo)
5848250 Henry Ford, 1919 (b/w photo) by Hartsook, Fred (1876-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: (1863-1947) American automobile manufacturer, founder of Ford Motor Company

Mark Twain (1835-1910). A pen sketch by John W Alexander (1856-1915) of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer

Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849) 1812-13 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo)
XJF115855 Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849) 1812-13 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 125.1x99.1 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

BBC Children in Need, Lands End, Cornwall
BBC Children in Need, Lands End Hotel, Lands End, Cornwall. The bearded man seated at the centre is Peter John de Savary (b.1944), English entrepreneur

William Randolf Hearst and his family, published in The Graphic
KAT323444 William Randolf Hearst and his family, published in The Graphic October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Firing a Krupp gun to test it (b / w photo)
3642087 Firing a Krupp gun to test it (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Krupp gun to test it)

A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho)
3642078 A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho) by English School

Lord Ardilaun, who purchased the Muckross Estate, Killarney (b / w photo)
3642067 Lord Ardilaun, who purchased the Muckross Estate, Killarney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Ardilaun)

Silk drawing, Lord Mashams Mills (b / w photo)
3642053 Silk drawing, Lord Mashams Mills (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk drawing, Lord Mashams Mills)

Spooling silk, Lord Mashams Mills, Manningham (b / w photo)
3642050 Spooling silk, Lord Mashams Mills, Manningham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spooling silk, Lord Mashams Mills, Manningham)

Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio (b / w photo)
3642049 Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio)

Mr Lawson Johnstons first Bovril office, 10 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, London (b / w photo)
3642042 Mr Lawson Johnstons first Bovril office, 10 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sir William Arrol, MP (b / w photo)
3642036 Sir William Arrol, MP (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Arrol, MP)

Mr J Pierpont Morgan (b / w photo)
3642024 Mr J Pierpont Morgan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J Pierpont Morgan)

The Chamberlain Screw (right) and its predecessor (b / w photo)
3642021 The Chamberlain Screw (right) and its predecessor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chamberlain Screw (right) and its predecessor

Sir Sydney Waterlows Town House, Chesham Place (b / w photo)
3642020 Sir Sydney Waterlows Town House, Chesham Place (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Sydney Waterlows Town House, Chesham Place)

Mr Yerkes first deal (litho)
3642019 Mr Yerkes first deal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Yerkes first deal)

Mr Councillor Chamberlain (b / w photo)
3642016 Mr Councillor Chamberlain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Councillor Chamberlain)

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"Entrepreneur: The Visionaries Who Shape History" From Cecil Rhodes to Davie, entrepreneurs have always been the driving force behind societal progress. They possess an unwavering determination and a relentless pursuit of their dreams, making them true heroes in their own right. Take The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes for example - a man whose ambition knew no bounds. His legacy as a mining magnate and politician still echoes through time, leaving an indelible mark on Africa's history. In 1892, artist Edward Linley Sambourne captured the essence of this entrepreneurial spirit in "The Rhodes Colossus. " This masterpiece immortalizes Rhodes' larger-than-life persona and his influential role in shaping nations. But entrepreneurship is not limited to men alone; women like Olivia Newton John have also made their mark. At just 22 years old, this pop singer became an icon with her talent and business acumen that propelled her career to new heights in February 1971. Freddie Laker was another trailblazer who revolutionized the aviation industry. Pictured at Woodcote Park Stud Farm near Epsom in Surrey on January 27th, 1960, Laker's innovative approach challenged traditional norms and democratized air travel for millions around the world. John D Rockefeller stands tall among American industrialists of the late 19th century (1956). His astute business strategies paved the way for modern capitalism while amassing immense wealth that shaped industries far beyond his time. Brian Epstein may be known as "the Beatle-maker, " but he was more than just a music entrepreneur managing one of history's greatest bands. He symbolized innovation and risk-taking within an ever-changing industry - constantly pushing boundaries to redefine success. George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore, exemplified entrepreneurial spirit by founding Maryland as a haven for religious freedom amidst adversity. His vision laid the foundation for future generations seeking refuge and opportunity.