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Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Hearne, (1678-1735), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Hearne, (1678-1735), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hearne, (1678-1735), 1830. Thomas Hearne or Hearn (1678-1735) English diarist and antiquary, educated at St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Creator: Unknown

John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Lodovico de Medici (1498-1526) Italian condottiero who carried arms for Pope Leo X and Francis I of France, shot in battle near Governolo

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Locke, (1632-1704), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Locke, (1632-1704), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Locke, (1632-1704), 1830. John Locke (1632-1704) English philosopher and physician, influential of Enlightenment thinker, commonly known as the " Father of Liberalism

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Hugh Latimer ( c1487-1555) English bishop, fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, Bishop of Worcester before the Reformation

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Kemble, (1757-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Kemble, (1757-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Kemble, (1757-1823), 1830. John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) English actor and brother of Sarah Siddons, engaged at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane where he became manager in 1778 and Theatre Royal

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Marcellus, (c268-208 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Marcellus, (c268-208 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Marcellus, (c268-208 BC), 1830. Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c268-208 BC), five times elected consul of the Roman Republic, an important Roman military leader during the Gallic War of 225 BC

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Livy, (c64 BC- cAD 17), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Livy, (c64 BC- cAD 17), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Livy, (c64 BC- cAD 17), 1830. Titus Livius (c64 BC- cAD 17) Roman historian familiar with the Julio-Claudian dynasty, most famous for his history of Rome

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. William Juxon (1582-1663) English churchman, educated at St Johns College, Oxford. Bishop of London 1633-1649 and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1660 until his death

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: B. Jonson, (c1572-1637), 1830. Creator: Unknown

B. Jonson, (c1572-1637), 1830. Creator: Unknown
B. Jonson, (c1572-1637), 1830. Benjamin Jonson (c1572-1637) English playwright and poet educated at Westminster School and the University of Cambridge who popularised the comedy of humours

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Paolo Giovio (1483-1552) Italian physician, historian, biographer, and prelate. Assigned chair of Moral Philosophy

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: A. Jussieu, (1748-1836), 1830. Creator: Unknown

A. Jussieu, (1748-1836), 1830. Creator: Unknown
A. Jussieu, (1748-1836), 1830. Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836) French botanist and Parisian professor, the first to publish a natural classification of flowering plants based on extended

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Adrian Junius, (1511-1575), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Adrian Junius, (1511-1575), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Adrian Junius, (1511-1575), 1830. Hadrianus Junius (1511-1575), also known as Adriaen de Jonghe, Dutch physician, classical scholar, translator, lexicographer, antiquarian, historiographer, rector

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Jenyns, (1704-1787), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Jenyns, (1704-1787), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Jenyns, (1704-1787), 1830. Soame Jenyns (1704-1787) English writer and MP for Cambridgeshire, educated at St Johns College, Cambridge, and a commissioner of the Board of Trade

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: St. Jerome, (c347- 420), 1830. Creator: Unknown

St. Jerome, (c347- 420), 1830. Creator: Unknown
St. Jerome, (c347- 420), 1830. Jerome (c347- 420) Latin Catholic priest, confessor, theologian, and historian best known for translation of most of the Bible into Latin

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: S. Gesner, (1730-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown

S. Gesner, (1730-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Gesner, (1730-1788), 1830. Salomon Gessner (1730-1788) Swiss painter, graphic artist, government official, newspaper publisher and poet

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Herbelot, (1625-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Herbelot, (1625-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herbelot, (1625-1695), 1830. Barthelemy d Herbelot de Molainville (1625-1695) French Orientalist educated at the University of Paris. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Flatman, (1635-1688), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Flatman, (1635-1688), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Flatman, (1635-1688), 1830. Thomas Flatman (1635-1688) English poet and miniature painter, educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Fitz-James, (1670- 1734), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Fitz-James, (1670- 1734), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fitz-James, (1670- 1734), 1830. James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick (1670- 1734) Anglo-French military leader, illegitimate son of King James II of England by Arabella Churchill

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Js. Ferguson, (1710-1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Js. Ferguson, (1710-1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Js. Ferguson, (1710-1776), 1830. James Ferguson (1710-1776) Scottish self-educated astronomer known as the inventor of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, also a lecturer

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Herodotus, (c484-c425 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Herodotus, (c484-c425 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herodotus, (c484-c425 BC), 1830. Herodotus (c484-c425 BC) ancient Greek historian born in Halicarnassus in the Persian Empire and the first writer to collect his materials

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Fielding, (1707-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Fielding, (1707-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fielding, (1707-1754), 1830. Henry Fielding (1707-1754) English novelist and dramatist educated at Eton College known for his satire, holds a place in the history of law enforcement

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Haydn, (1732 -1809), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Haydn, (1732 -1809), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Haydn, (1732 -1809), 1830. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 -1809) Austrian Classical composer instrumental in the development of chamber music

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Ferrar, (died 1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Ferrar, (died 1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ferrar, (died 1555), 1830. Robert Ferrar (died 1555) was prior of Nostell Priory and embraced the English Reformation, he was made Bishop of St

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: J. Gardiner, (1688-1745), 1830. Creator: Unknown

J. Gardiner, (1688-1745), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Gardiner, (1688-1745), 1830. Colonel James Gardiner (1688-1745) Scottish soldier who fought in the British Army during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Gainsborough, (1727-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Gainsborough, (1727-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gainsborough, (1727-1788), 1830. Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) English portrait and landscape painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, founding member of the Royal Academy

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Sir P. Francis, (1740-1818), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir P. Francis, (1740-1818), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir P. Francis, (1740-1818), 1830. Sir Philip Francis (1740-1818) Irish-born British politician and pamphleteer, thought to be author of the Letters of Junius critical of King George III

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Flaminius, (c229-174 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Flaminius, (c229-174 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Flaminius, (c229-174 BC), 1830. Titus Quinctius Flamininus (c229-174 BC) Roman politician and general instrumental in the Roman conquest of Greece who served in the Second Punic war

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Sr. J, Hawkwood, (c1323-1394), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sr. J, Hawkwood, (c1323-1394), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. J, Hawkwood, (c1323-1394), 1830. Sir John Hawkwood (c1323-1394) English soldier and condottiero, known as Haukevvod, Giovanni Acuto

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Claud Le Fevre, (1633-1675), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Claud Le Fevre, (1633-1675), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Claud Le Fevre, (1633-1675), 1830. Claude Lefebvre (1633-1675) French painter and engraver, invited to paint at the court of King Charles II of England

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Thomas Herring (1693-1757) Archbishop of Canterbury from 1747 to 1757 educated at Wisbech Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Fayette, (1634-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Fayette, (1634-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fayette, (1634-1693), 1830. Marie Madeleine Pioche de la Vergen (1634-1693) known as Madame de La Fayette, French writer of one of the earliest historic novels La Princesse de Cleves

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. Creator: Unknown

J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. John Hamilton (1512-1571) Scottish prelate and politician, illegitimate son of The 1st Earl of Arran, a monk and Abbot of Paisley, cadinal and archbishop

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Fernel, (1497-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Fernel, (1497-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fernel, (1497-1558), 1830. Jean Francois Fernel (1497-1558) French physician who introduced the term physiology to medicine, was the first person to describe the spinal canal

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Galileo, (1564-1642), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Galileo, (1564-1642), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Galileo, (1564-1642), 1830. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer and polymath from Pisa who studied speed and velocity

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Johann Freinsheim (1608-1660) German classical scholar and critic, who investigated Roman historians

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Faithorn, (1616-1691), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Faithorn, (1616-1691), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Faithorn, (1616-1691), 1830. William Faithorne the Elder (1616-1691) English painter and engraver, exiled to France during the English Civil War and returning to England c1650

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Hawkesworth, (c1715-1773), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Hawkesworth, (c1715-1773), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hawkesworth, (c1715-1773), 1830. John Hawkesworth (c1715-1773) English writer and book editor born in London, self-educated, he worked as a clerk and attorney, and contributed to Gentlemans Magazine

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: W. Harvey, (1578-1657), 1830. Creator: Unknown

W. Harvey, (1578-1657), 1830. Creator: Unknown
W. Harvey, (1578-1657), 1830. William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician educated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Fenelon, (1651-1715), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Fenelon, (1651-1715), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fenelon, (1651-1715), 1830. Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) French Roman Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer, ordained as a priest in 1675. In 1689 Louis XIV

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Sir R. Fanshaw, (1608-1666), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir R. Fanshaw, (1608-1666), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir R. Fanshaw, (1608-1666), 1830. Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet (1608-1666) English poet, translator, linguist, diplomat and politician, educated at Jesus College, Cambridge

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: G. Gibbons, (1648-1721), 1830. Creator: Unknown

G. Gibbons, (1648-1721), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Gibbons, (1648-1721), 1830. Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721) English sculptor and wood carver of decorative Baroque garlands in Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace, St

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Fontaine, (1621-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Fontaine, (1621-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fontaine, (1621-1695), 1830. Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) widely read French poet known for his Fables. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Farquhar, (1677-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Farquhar, (1677-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Farquhar, (1677-1707), 1830. George Farquhar (1677-1707) Irish dramatist noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, educated at Foyle College and Trinity College, Dublin

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Epiphanius, (c310-403), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Epiphanius, (c310-403), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Epiphanius, (c310-403), 1830. Epiphanius of Salamis (c310-403) Greek bishop of Salamis, Cyprus considered a saint in the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Sir I. Harrington, (1611-1677), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir I. Harrington, (1611-1677), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir I. Harrington, (1611-1677), 1830. James Harrington (or Harington) (1611-1677) English political theorist of classical republicanism educated at Trinity College

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: John Van Eyck, (c1390-1441), 1830. Creator: Unknown

John Van Eyck, (c1390-1441), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John Van Eyck, (c1390-1441), 1830. Jan van Eyck (c1390-1441) Flemish painter active in Bruges, significant to Early Northern Renaissance art

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: T. Harmer, (1715-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown

T. Harmer, (1715-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
T. Harmer, (1715-1788), 1830. Thomas Harmer (1715-1788) Suffolk minister and author of Observations on various Passages of Scripture. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Background imageGriffin And Company Collection: Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Euripides (c480-406 BC) tragedian of classical Athens. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J




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"Griffin and Company: A Timeless Collection of Influential Figures" Step into the world of Griffin and Company, a captivating ensemble of historical figures who have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. From Cromwell to Southcott, this diverse group spans centuries, each with their own unique story to tell. Cromwell, the formidable leader from 17th-century England, commands attention with his unwavering determination and political prowess. His legacy as Lord Protector resonates even in modern times. J. Thomson, a lesser-known figure from the 18th century, captivates us with his enigmatic persona. Though shrouded in mystery, his contributions to literature continue to inspire generations. Themistocles takes us back even further into ancient Greece. As a revered statesman and military strategist during the Persian Wars, he exemplifies courage and strategic brilliance that still echoes through time. Sir R. Steele emerges as a prominent figure from the early 18th century literary scene. Known for co-founding The Spectator magazine alongside Joseph Addison, Steele's wit and insightful commentary shaped public opinion during an era of intellectual enlightenment. A Stanislaus transports us to 18th-century Poland where he served as King Stanisław August Poniatowski's trusted advisor. His influence on Polish culture remains palpable today through his support for arts and education. Sterne enchants us with his whimsical storytelling in "Tristram Shandy. " This influential novelist challenges traditional narrative conventions while exploring themes of identity and human nature. F. Ximines invites us into the vibrant world of Renaissance artistry. As one of Venice's most celebrated painters during the High Renaissance period, Titian's masterpieces continue to mesmerize viewers worldwide. G. Steevens guides us through Shakespearean scholarship with unparalleled expertise. His meticulous annotations shed new light on timeless plays like Hamlet or Othello, revealing layers of complexity within the Bard's works.