Founder Collection (#54)

Linnaeus and de Jussieu, botanists
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist and taxonomist (right), meeting French botanist Bernard de Jussieu (centre) in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France

Sir Richard Owen, caricature
Sir Richard Owen (1804-1892). Caricature of the English anatomist and palaeontologist Richard Owen, showing him with a large forehead and jaw, and bushy hair

Niccolo Machiavelli, Italian philosopher
Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527), Italian philosopher. Machiavellis career was as a civil servant for the Republic of Florence

Ignatius of Loyola, founder of Jesuits
Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Spanish theologian and founder of the Society of Jesus. Loyola was born into a noble family. He served as a page, then as a man at arms serving in many battles

John Colet, English humanist theologian
John Colet (1467-1519), English humanist and reformer. Colet was born in London and educated at St. Anthonys School and at Magdalene Colege, Oxford

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

CHOU EN-LAI (1898-1976). Beloved Premier Chou En-Lai is Always with Us. Chinese poster, 1977, commemorating the first anniversary of Chou En-Lais death

WILLIAM BOOTH (1829-1912). English religious leader and founder of Salvation Army. Photograph, c1907

NATIONAL WOMENs PARTY. Alice Paul with officers of the National Womens Party, holding a banner with a quote by Susan B. Anthony in front of their Washington, D.C. headquarters, 1920s

STEPHEN C. CLARK (1882-1960). American newspaper publisher, philanthropist, art collector and founder of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Photograph, mid 20th century

ALBERT GOODWILL SPALDING (1850-1915). American baseball player, manager and founder of A. G
ALBERT GOODWILL SPALDING (1850-1915). American baseball player, manager and founder of A.G. Spalding sporting good company. Photograph, late 19th century

Herbert Ingram (1811 - 1860), MP for Boston, Lincolnshire, and founder of The Illustrated London News. Died in a shipping accident on board the Lady Elgin steamer on Lake Michigan, USA

Statue of Herbert Ingram in Boston
Herbert Ingram (1811-1860) was the founder of the Illustrated London News. This memorial, designed by Alexander Munro, was unveiled in October, 1862 and stands in the Market Place of Boston

Statue of Herbert Ingram
Herbert Ingram (1811-1860) was the founder of the Illustrated London News. This memorial, designed by Alexander Munro, was unveiled in October, 1862 and stands in the Market Place of Boston

Bramwell Booth
Portrait, in uniform, of (William) Bramwell Booth (1856-1929), eldest son of Salvation Army founder William Booth. Bramwell became the Armys second leader (General) after his fathers death in 1912

Joseph Lister, 1st Baron Lister (1827-1912), English surgeon, medical scientist and founder of antiseptic surgery

Fountain and monument, Kiev, Ukraine
View of a fountain in Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) with a monument to the legendary founders of the city of Kiev, the three brothers Kyi (also Kiy, Kij or Kyj)

Bursa - Turkey - Tomb of Sultan Osman I
Tomb of Sultan Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman Empire at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Historically also known Prussa and later Brussa

General William Booth on provincial tour
General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, seen here in later life riding in an open topped car while on a tour of the provinces

Baden-Powell and Duke of York attend Cub Scout gathering
A wolf cub scout gathering at Hyde Park, London 1921 attended by the Duke of York (later King George VI) and sitting to his right

Elphege Boursin / Gill
Elphege Boursin (1836 -?) Songwriter and journalist, author of numerous pamphlets, letters and newspapers and popular history books, founder and leader of Le Pere Gerard (1878-1887)

Modern Athenians plate 48 - Edinburgh
Charles Cuningham, City Clerk, meeting with Adam Black (1784-1874) twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh, publisher and founder of the A & C Black publishing company, publishing the 7th

A. C. Critchley
ALFRED CECIL CRITCHLEY greyhound racing pioneer and aviation administrator. Critchley was responsible for introducing greyhound racing to Britain in 1926 with the building of a track at Belle Vue

Mr Allan Hume
Portrait of Mr Allan Hume (1829-1912), founder of the Indian National Congress

Baden Powell receiving the Legion of Honour
General Sir Robert Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement, receiving the Legion d Honneur medal

The Corps of Commissioners, London, 1880
Engraving showing a number of scenes relevant to the Corps of Commissioners, London, 1880. The images show (clockwise from top left): Mrs

Sir Thomas Gresham (1509?-1579)
Engraved portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (1509?-1579) from the painting in the Mercers Hall, London, 1844. Sir Thomas was a London merchant and founder of the Royal Exchange

Viscount Nuffield, 1936
Photographic portrait of William Richard Morris, Viscount Nuffield (1877-1963), the founder of the Morris Motor Company and philanthropist

Sir Robert Baden-Powell leading a cavalry charge, 1899
Illustration showing Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, leading a cavalry charge in South Africa, 1899. He is shown in the uniform of the Special Corps

Rev. William Booth addressing a multi-national audience, 190
Illustration showing the Reverend William Booth (1829-1912), founder of the Salvation Army, pictured at an imaginary gathering of a huge multi-national crowd

Rev. William Booth, 1905
Photographic portrait of Reverend William Booth (1829-1912), the founder of the Salvation Army, pictured reading the Bible in 1905

Catherine Booth, c. 1890
Engraved portrait of Catherine Booth (1829-1890), nee Mumford, wife of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. Catherine Booth was committed to the same motivations as her husband

Rev. William Booth in his study, 1906
Photograph showing Reverend William Booth (1829-1912), the English founder of the Salvation Army, pictured through his office window, 1906

Sir Robert Baden-Powell on horseback, c. 1900
Photograph showing Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857-1941), the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts, pictured on horseback when Colonel of the 5th Dragoon Guards

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, 1900
Portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts, pictured at Mafeking, South Africa, 1900

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, c. 1900
Photographic portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857-1941), the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scout Movement, pictured in his army uniform c.1900

Charles Forte, Baron Forte (1908-2007) Hotelier, businessman and founder of the Forte Group

Mr. Henniker Heaton
Illustration from a photo of Mr. Henniker Heaton, politician and founder of the Imperial Penny Post system

Jfw Herschel / Anon Eng
SIR JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL Astronomer; a founder (1820) of Royal Astronomical Society

L Muggleton / Wood / Kennerl
LODOWICKE MUGGLETON English Puritan, founder of the Muggletonian Sect

St Robert De Molesme
ST ROBERT DE MOLESME French abbot and saint, founder of order of the abbey de Citeaux (Cistercians)

Thomas Holloway
THOMAS HOLLOWAY Manufacturer of patent medicines and founder of Holloway College for women (now Royal Holloway College, University of London)

Herschel / Pickersgill
SIR JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL Astronomer; a founder (1820) of the Royal Astronomical Society and President of the British Association (1845)

Edward Maitland 1824-97
Edawrd Maitland (1824 - 1897) - English humanitarian writer. A supporter for the rights of higher education for women, a spiritualist and founder of The Hermetic Society in 1884

Sir Francis Edward Younghusband (1863-1942)
Photographic portrait of Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, the British explorer, who discovered the Murtagh Pass, opened up Tibet to the Western world and was founder of the World Congress of Faiths

Sir Francis Younghusband and the American Ambassador, 1922
Photograph showing the American Ambassador to Great Britain, Mr. Harvey (on left), presenting an American Geographical Society Medal to Sir Francis Younghusband; London, 1922

Sir Joseph Lister
JOSEPH, first baron LISTER of Lyme Regis, surgeon and medical scientist, regarded as the founder of antiseptic surgery

Saint Alfonso Liguori
ALFONSO MARIA DE LIGUORI Neapolitan bishop of St Agatha of the Goths, founder of the order of Redemptorists. His many writings included The glories of Mary. Saint

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"Trailblazers of Change: Celebrating the Visionary Founders" Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell - A distinguished English soldier who founded the global scouting movement, inspiring millions of young minds to embrace adventure and self-reliance. Madame Helena Blavatsky - An enigmatic figure in the realm of spirituality, this Russian philosopher co-founded Theosophy, promoting universal brotherhood and exploring ancient wisdom from around the world. St Hildegard Von Bingen - A remarkable medieval mystic and polymath who founded monasteries and composed ethereal music while advocating for women's education and spiritual enlightenment. Saint Francis of Assisi - Renowned for his profound love for nature and all living beings, this Italian saint established the Franciscan Order based on simplicity, poverty, compassion, and harmony with creation. Ataturk Mustapha Kemal - The visionary leader who transformed Turkey into a modern secular state after World War I through sweeping reforms that emphasized education, gender equality, industrialization, and cultural revitalization. Man with Ear Trumpet C18 - Symbolizing advancements in hearing aid technology pioneered by inventors like Johann Nepomuk Maelzel during the 18th century to improve communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Statue of St Peter at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano - Depicting one of Christianity's founding figures as a symbol of faith's enduring legacy throughout history across cultures worldwide. Keir Hardie giving a speech - As founder of Britain's Labour Party in 1900, he championed workers' rights while striving to create a fairer society through political representation for ordinary people. Saint Brigid of Ireland – This legendary Irish abbess founded several monastic communities during the early Christian era while promoting social justice initiatives such as caring for the poor and advocating for women's rights.