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Garibaldi in England: the meeting of Garibaldi and Tennyson at Faringford House, Isle of Wight, 1864 Creator: Mason Jackson
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Garibaldi in England: the meeting of Garibaldi and Tennyson at Faringford House, Isle of Wight, 1864 Creator: Mason Jackson
Garibaldi in England: the meeting of Garibaldi and Tennyson at Faringford House, Isle of Wight, 1864. Italian hero General Garibaldi at Tennyson's house in Freshwater. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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A Moment of History - Garibaldi and Tennyson Meet at Faringford House
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures a momentous meeting between two towering figures in history - Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian revolutionary hero, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, Britain's Poet Laureate. The occasion was 1864, when Garibaldi arrived on British soil for a brief visit to England. This chance encounter took place at Faringford House on the Isle of Wight, where Tennyson resided in Freshwater.
The photograph shows Garibaldi and Tennyson shaking hands, their faces reflecting warmth and respect as they greet each other. The scene is one of quiet dignity, a testament to the power of human connection across cultures and borders. This meeting between two great men marked an important moment in international relations during a time when Europe was still reeling from the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
Mason Jackson's photograph, published in "Illustrated London News" in 1864, provides a unique glimpse into this pivotal encounter. The image has become an iconic representation of Garibaldi and Tennyson's meeting, symbolizing their shared commitment to freedom, justice, and human rights. This momentous occasion serves as a reminder that even the most unlikely individuals can come together in mutual respect and admiration.
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