Pedro Collection (#11)

PEDRO de ALVARADO (1495?-1541). Spanish soldier in America. Line engraving, Spanish, early 19th century

Free harbor jubilee, Los Angeles and San Pedro. April 26 and 27 1899. Poster showing a woman in a jeweled dress blowing a horn and an aerial view of the port of Los Angeles, California

Portugal - Lisbon - Rossio Square (we think this is highly likely due to the wavy stonework on the plaza) Date: 1903

Picador fighting at the Bullring in San Pedro Tlaquepaque
A good jab by Arcadio Reyes (" El Zarco" ) - a picador fighting at the Bullring in San Pedro Tlaquepaque, also known as Tlaquepaque or simply San Pedro - a city

USA / San Pedro
Shipping docks at San Pedro, south California, U.S.A. Date: 1960s

1662 Schott Orangutan, hypertrichosis
I Hairy man who walks on his hands" & II " wild woman in Java" (can be traced back to Topsell & Gessners similar images)

Monument to Jose Pedro Varela, Montevideo
Monument to Jose Pedro Varela (1845-1879), Uruguayan sociologist and politician, in Montevideo

A leaf of a Lock Gate, Pedro Miguel, Panama Canal

Petropolis, Brazil
Petropolis ( The Imperial City ), Brazil. The towns name ( City of Peter ) honors Emperor Pedro II, the nations second monarch and son of Pedro I

Pedro V Inaugurated
Pedro V, son of Maria II and Fernando II, is inaugurated at Lisbon, initiating the rule of the House of Braganza

The Empress of Brazil, c. 1889
Photograph of the Empress, Donna Theresa Christina Maria, of Brazil (born 1822); the wife of Pedro II of Brazil

Pedro Fuentes Guzman
PEDRO GUZMAN, count of FUENTES Spanish acting governor of the Netherlands

Pedro De Toledo
PEDRO DE TOLEDO, marchese de VILLAFRANCA Spanish general, viceroy of Naples

Pope Joannes XXI
POPE JOANNES XXI (Pedro Juliani) Portuguese philosopher who died when his laboratory collapsed on him (Sometimes k.a. Joannes XX)

LODOVICOs MARRIAGE / 1343
A noble marriage - Louis, king of Sicily and son of the duc d Anjou - weds the daughter of king Pedro of Aragon

Three Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight during mating season over Isla San Pedro Martir in the Gulf
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Meyerbeer Africaine Lib2
Act two - Ines, in love with Vasco da Gama, delivers him from imprisonment by the Inquisition but only by consenting to marry Don Pedro

Railways in Brazil
A temporary rail bridge and the Station of Rodeio on the Railway of Pedro II in Brazil

Calderon / Life is a Dream
PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA Spanish playwright, with a seene from La vita e un sogno - Life is a Dream

Pedro De Alcantara
SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA (Peter of Alcantara) Spanish Franciscan divine depicted receiving inspiration from the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove

Pedro Miguel Locks
Birds eye view of the Pedro Miguel locks

Calderon (Schnorr)
PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA Spanish playwright

Levitation / San Pedro
San Pedro di Alcantara, Spanish mystic and Franciscan friar, is levitated to a crucifix

Pedro Ii, Brazil Emperor
DOM PEDRO DE ALCANTARA Emperor of Brazil 1831-1889

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"Pedro: A Name That Echoes Through History" From the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado to the engineering marvel Miguel Locks in the Panama Canal, this name has left an indelible mark on various aspects of our world. In 1485, Pedro de Alvarado was born, destined to become a renowned Spanish conquistador who played a significant role in the conquest of Central America. His exploits and adventures shaped history as we know it. Fast forward to modern times, and we find ourselves at Pedro Miguel Locks in the Panama Canal. This impressive feat of engineering allows ships to traverse between oceans seamlessly, connecting continents and facilitating global trade. Speaking of exploration, Portuguese explorers Cabral and Coutinho embarked on a historic journey from Portugal to Brazil. Their voyage marked an important milestone in European expansion into South America. If you're craving some delicious cuisine, look no further than the Spanish Matador Buffet. With its mouthwatering dishes inspired by Spain's rich culinary heritage, it's sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. The Panama Canal continues to captivate us with its wonders. From East Chambr to Carrier operations, this man-made marvel showcases human ingenuity at its finest – revolutionizing maritime transportation for over a century. Let's not forget about another waterway that bears Pedro's name – Mississippi in Panama City. This picturesque river adds charm and beauty to an already stunning landscape. Moving away from geography but staying within historical context brings us face-to-face with Pedro Menendez De Aviles. As a prominent figure during his time, he made significant contributions that shaped Florida's early colonization efforts. Love is also intertwined with this captivating name as "Wedding Bells of the 1913 Season" rang for Freda Dudley Ward – forever linking her story with romance and happiness associated with Pedro. Delving deeper into history reveals yet another connection - Pedro Alvares Cabral's fleet.