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Pedro Collection (#8)

"Pedro: A Name That Echoes Through History" From the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado to the engineering marvel Miguel Locks in the Panama Canal

Background imagePedro Collection: Don Pedro, regent of Portugal, goes from Lisbon to Alcantara after his marriage to Mary

Don Pedro, regent of Portugal, goes from Lisbon to Alcantara after his marriage to Mary, Duchess of Aumale, and is chased by masked nobles, 1668, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), 1698

Background imagePedro Collection: Severe Weather in the Atlantic: the S. s. pedro, as she Arrived at Boston

Severe Weather in the Atlantic: the S. s. pedro, as she Arrived at Boston
Severe Weather in the Atlantic: the S.s. " pedro, " as she Arrived at Boston, 1886

Background imagePedro Collection: Study for a Statue of Queen Isabella

Study for a Statue of Queen Isabella; Pedro Mena y Medrano, Spanish, 1628 - 1688; 1675; Black chalk, pen and brown-gray ink, yellow, gray and red wash; 34.4 x 23.3 cm (13 9/16 x 9 3/16 in.)

Background imagePedro Collection: A Male Saint in Glory

A Male Saint in Glory; Attributed to Pedro Atanasio Bocanegra, Spanish, 1638 - 1689; about 1660 - 1689; Pen and brown and grayish brown inks; 16 x 11 cm (6 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

Background imagePedro Collection: Europe; Portugal; Obidos; Igreja de Sao Pedro Church, Obidos with clouds above

Europe; Portugal; Obidos; Igreja de Sao Pedro Church, Obidos with clouds above

Background imagePedro Collection: Valle de la Luna, moon valley, near San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Valle de la Luna, moon valley, near San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Background imagePedro Collection: Sunset in San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Sunset in San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Background imagePedro Collection: Lake Atitlan, volcanoes, Toliman volcano, Atitlan volcano, San Pedro volcano, volcanic lake

Lake Atitlan, volcanoes, Toliman volcano, Atitlan volcano, San Pedro volcano, volcanic lake, Guatemala, Central America

Background imagePedro Collection: PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Construction of the Pedro Miguel locks at the Panama Canal

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Construction of the Pedro Miguel locks at the Panama Canal. Photo postcard, c1910

Background imagePedro Collection: VIEW OF GRANADA, 1548. Woodcut from Pedro Medinas Libro de grandezas y cosas

VIEW OF GRANADA, 1548. Woodcut from Pedro Medinas Libro de grandezas y cosas
VIEW OF GRANADA, 1548. Woodcut from Pedro Medinas " Libro de grandezas y cosas memorables de Espana, " Seville, 1548

Background imagePedro Collection: MEXICO CITY, c1825. From left: the custom house, Santo Domingo Church, and the

MEXICO CITY, c1825. From left: the custom house, Santo Domingo Church, and the former Inquisition headquarters. Oil on canvas by Pedro Gualdi, c1825

Background imagePedro Collection: PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Construction of the west chamber at the Pedro Miguel locks, Panama Canal

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Construction of the west chamber at the Pedro Miguel locks, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

Background imagePedro Collection: PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

Background imagePedro Collection: PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Locks at Pedro Miguel, looking south, Panama Canal. Photopostcard

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Locks at Pedro Miguel, looking south, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

Background imagePedro Collection: PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Three sets of rebounding castings, center wall, Pedro Miguel Locks

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Three sets of rebounding castings, center wall, Pedro Miguel Locks. Photopostcard, c1910

Background imagePedro Collection: QUEIROS: VOYAGES, 1613. Woodcut from an edition of Pedro Fernandez de Queiros

QUEIROS: VOYAGES, 1613. Woodcut from an edition of Pedro Fernandez de Queiros travel writing published at Leipzig, 1613

Background imagePedro Collection: VOYAGES, 1612. Title page of a work containing accounts of the voyages of Pedro

VOYAGES, 1612. Title page of a work containing accounts of the voyages of Pedro Fernandes de Queiros and Henry Hudson. Published at Amsterdam, 1612

Background imagePedro Collection: QUEIROS: VOYAGES, 1612. Woodcut from an edition of Pedro Fernandez de Queiros

QUEIROS: VOYAGES, 1612. Woodcut from an edition of Pedro Fernandez de Queiros travel writing published at Amsterdam, 1612

Background imagePedro Collection: PERU: PIZZARO-ALMAGRO FEUD. The forces of Francisco Pizarro, right, pitted against

PERU: PIZZARO-ALMAGRO FEUD. The forces of Francisco Pizarro, right, pitted against Pizarros fellow conquistador Diego de Almagro, who in 1538 was assassinated by one of Pizarros brothers

Background imagePedro Collection: CABRAL: FLEET, 1500. Seven of the 13 Portuguese ships in Pedro Alvares Cabral s

CABRAL: FLEET, 1500. Seven of the 13 Portuguese ships in Pedro Alvares Cabral s
CABRAL: FLEET, 1500. Seven of the 13 Portuguese ships in Pedro Alvares Cabrals expedition to India in 1500, which resulted in the discoveries of Brazil and Madagascar

Background imagePedro Collection: PEDRO de ALVARADO (1495?-1541). Spanish soldier in America. Lithograph, Spanish

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

Background imagePedro Collection: MEXICO: TEXTILE FACTORY. Painting by Pedro Gauldi, mid 19th century

MEXICO: TEXTILE FACTORY. Painting by Pedro Gauldi, mid 19th century

Background imagePedro Collection: BATTLE OF MONTERREY, 1846. Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrendering to General

BATTLE OF MONTERREY, 1846. Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrendering to General Zachary Taylor after the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican War, 24 September 1846

Background imagePedro Collection: Calle Pedro Moreno - Guadalajara, Mexico

Calle Pedro Moreno - Guadalajara, Mexico Date: 1910s

Background imagePedro Collection: Picture No. 11014386

Picture No. 11014386
The Chapel of the Virgen de la Soledad - in the San Pedro church Priego de Cordoba, Cordoba province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

Background imagePedro Collection: Picture No. 10756029

Picture No. 10756029
Fremont Cottonwood - woodland in the San Pedro Riparian Nature Conservation Area (NCA) (Populus fremontii) Date:

Background imagePedro Collection: Pedro II 2 December, 1825 - 5 December, 1891) second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil

Pedro II 2 December, 1825 - 5 December, 1891) second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years

Background imagePedro Collection: St John Chrysostom (c347-407) the Golden Tongued, Bishop of Constaninople

St John Chrysostom (c347-407) the Golden Tongued, Bishop of Constaninople, born in Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) ancient Syria. Pedro Orrente (1580-1645) Spanish painter. Oil on canvas. Private collection

Background imagePedro Collection: Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus - active150 AD) Alexandrian Greek astronomer. Picture

Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus - active150 AD) Alexandrian Greek astronomer. Picture attributed to Pedro Berruguete (1450-1503/4) and Justus le Gand (c1475). Louvre, Paris. Painting. Oil on wood

Background imagePedro Collection: Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philospher and scientist. Pedro Berruguete (attributed

Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philospher and scientist. Pedro Berruguete (attributed to) c1450-1503/4 and Justus de Gand (active 1460-1475). Oil on wood

Background imagePedro Collection: Marshal Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca 1827 - 1892. First President of the Republic of Brazil

Marshal Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca 1827 - 1892. First President of the Republic of Brazil (1889-1891), after heading a military coup that deposed Emperor Pedro II

Background imagePedro Collection: Portrait engraving of Pedro Calderon de la Barca y Henao (1600-1681) poet and dramatist

Portrait engraving of Pedro Calderon de la Barca y Henao (1600-1681) poet and dramatist of the Spanish Golden Age. Literature Drama Theatre Playwright Spain

Background imagePedro Collection: Battle of Churubusco 20 August 1847, Mexican-American War 1846-1848. American under

Battle of Churubusco 20 August 1847, Mexican-American War 1846-1848. American under command of General Winfield Scott defeated Mexicans commanded by generals Manuel Rincon and Pedro Anaya

Background imagePedro Collection: Capture of Monterey hand-coloured lithograph after Carl Nebel. Mexican-American War 1846-1848

Capture of Monterey hand-coloured lithograph after Carl Nebel. Mexican-American War 1846-1848, Battle of Monterrey 21-24 September 1846

Background imagePedro Collection: Occupation of the Convent of Churubusco 20 August 1847 painting by James Walker

Occupation of the Convent of Churubusco 20 August 1847 painting by James Walker (1819-1899) American artist. Mexican-American War 1846-1848

Background imagePedro Collection: Postcard of Pedro, a Navaho Indian. ca. 1924, Pedro, A Navaho Indian, New Mexico

Postcard of Pedro, a Navaho Indian. ca. 1924, Pedro, A Navaho Indian, New Mexico. The Navaho Reservation in northern Arizona is one of the largest in the United States and contains about 16

Background imagePedro Collection: GARCIA DE BENABARRE, Pedro ( -1496). Herod s

GARCIA DE BENABARRE, Pedro ( -1496). Herod s
GARCIA DE BENABARRE, Pedro ( -1496). Herods Banquet. Altarpiece of Saint John. c. 1470. Detail of Salome with John the Baptists head. International gothic. Tempera on wood. SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imagePedro Collection: BORRELL, Pedro (1835-1910). Portrait of Jaume

BORRELL, Pedro (1835-1910). Portrait of Jaume Balmes. 2nd half 19th c. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Barcelona. Gallery of Famous Catalans. Requesens Palace

Background imagePedro Collection: VELARDE Y SAN JUAN, Pedro (1779-1808). Spanish

VELARDE Y SAN JUAN, Pedro (1779-1808). Spanish military man. May 2nd, 1808 in Madrid. Painting by Eugenio Oliva Rodrigo. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Army Museum

Background imagePedro Collection: Historia Scholastica (Scholastic History) by

Historia Scholastica (Scholastic History) by

Background imagePedro Collection: BERRUGUETE, Pedro (1450-1504). Mass of Saint

BERRUGUETE, Pedro (1450-1504). Mass of Saint Gregory. Detail. Renaissance art. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Burgos. Provincial Archaeological Museum

Background imagePedro Collection: ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). The Mass

ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). The Mass of Fray Pedro de Caba񵥬 as. 1638. SPAIN. Guadalupe. Royal Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Baroque art. Oil on canvas




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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.