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Adolf Ludvig Stierneld
Adolf Ludvig Stierneld (September 1, 1755, Stockholm - July 31, 1835, Gripsholm), was a Swedish baron, politician, courtier and collector of historical documents.
Adolf Ludvig Stierneld (September 1, 1755, Stockholm - July 31, 1835, Gripsholm), was a Swedish baron, politician, courtier and collector of historical documents.
Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez is an American professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez is an American professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
Alexander Kennedy Miller
Alexander Kennedy Miller (1906 – October 23, 1993), also known as A. K. Miller, was an eccentric recluse who operated Miller's Flying Service in 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA. Miller...
Alexander Kennedy Miller (1906 – October 23, 1993), also known as A. K. Miller, was an eccentric recluse who operated Miller's Flying Service in 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA. Miller...
Alfred Edward Moffat
Alfred Edward Moffat (1863-1950) was a Scottish musician, composer and collector of music.
Alfred Edward Moffat (1863-1950) was a Scottish musician, composer and collector of music.
Andy Michael
Andrew "Andy" Joseph Michael Sr. (June 3, 1924–June 1, 2007) was a baseball memorabilia collector.
Andrew "Andy" Joseph Michael Sr. (June 3, 1924–June 1, 2007) was a baseball memorabilia collector.
Antoine-Alfred Marche
Antoine-Alfred Marche (February 15, 1844, Boulogne, France - 1898, Paris) was a French naturalist and explorer.
Antoine-Alfred Marche (February 15, 1844, Boulogne, France - 1898, Paris) was a French naturalist and explorer.
Ashton Lever
Sir Ashton Lever (March 5, 1729 – January 28, 1788) was an English collector of natural objects.
Sir Ashton Lever (March 5, 1729 – January 28, 1788) was an English collector of natural objects.
August von Spiess
Col. August Von Spiess, also spelled von Spieß (August 6, 1864 — 1953), formally known as Oberst August Roland von Braccioforte zum Portner und Höflein, was an officer, wri...
Col. August Von Spiess, also spelled von Spieß (August 6, 1864 — 1953), formally known as Oberst August Roland von Braccioforte zum Portner und Höflein, was an officer, wri...
Augustus Pitt Rivers
Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers (14 April 1827 – 4 May 1900) was an English army officer, ethnologist, and archaeologist.
Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers (14 April 1827 – 4 May 1900) was an English army officer, ethnologist, and archaeologist.
Avraham Sharon
Avraham Sharon (September 10, 1878 – October 17, 1957) was a philosopher, musician, scholar and publicist.
Avraham Sharon (September 10, 1878 – October 17, 1957) was a philosopher, musician, scholar and publicist.
Axel Gustaf Gyllenkrok
Axel Gustaf Gyllenkrok born July 14, 1783 in Gödelöv parish, Malmöhus County, southern Sweden, died May 18, 1865 in Lund, was a baron, zoology collector and philantropist.
Axel Gustaf Gyllenkrok born July 14, 1783 in Gödelöv parish, Malmöhus County, southern Sweden, died May 18, 1865 in Lund, was a baron, zoology collector and philantropist.
Baron Johann Knoop
Baron Johann Knoop (22 July 1846, Moscow – 1882, St. Magnus), was a collector of musical instruments who possessed a total of 29 great violins, violas, and cellos at one time or another in...
Baron Johann Knoop (22 July 1846, Moscow – 1882, St. Magnus), was a collector of musical instruments who possessed a total of 29 great violins, violas, and cellos at one time or another in...
Bernard Kinsey
Bernard Kinsey is a Los Angeles philanthropist and entrepreneur with a passion for African-American history and art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Bernard Kinsey is a Los Angeles philanthropist and entrepreneur with a passion for African-American history and art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Borghese Collection
The Borghese Collection is a collection of Roman sculptures, old masters and modern art collected by the Roman Borghese family, especially Cardinal Scipione Borghese, from the 17th century on.
The Borghese Collection is a collection of Roman sculptures, old masters and modern art collected by the Roman Borghese family, especially Cardinal Scipione Borghese, from the 17th century on.
Charles F. Gunther
Charles Frederick Gunther was a German-American confectioner and collector.
Charles Frederick Gunther was a German-American confectioner and collector.
Charlotte von Mahlsdorf
Charlotte von Mahlsdorf (18 March 1928 - 30 April 2002) was the founder of the Gründerzeit Museum (a museum of every-day items) in Berlin-Mahlsdorf.
Charlotte von Mahlsdorf (18 March 1928 - 30 April 2002) was the founder of the Gründerzeit Museum (a museum of every-day items) in Berlin-Mahlsdorf.
Chris Webber
Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber III (born March 1, 1973), nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player.
Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber III (born March 1, 1973), nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player.
Colin Mackenzie
Colonel Colin Mackenzie (1754–1821) was Surveyor General of India, and an art collector and orientalist.
Colonel Colin Mackenzie (1754–1821) was Surveyor General of India, and an art collector and orientalist.
Cordelia Mendoza
Cordelia (Scott) Mendoza (born in San Diego, California) is an antiques expert, volunteer, San Diego retailer, and author.
Cordelia (Scott) Mendoza (born in San Diego, California) is an antiques expert, volunteer, San Diego retailer, and author.
Curt Schilling
Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14, 1966) is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.
Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14, 1966) is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.
Dave Batista
David Michael Bautista, Jr., is a former American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and actor best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment.
David Michael Bautista, Jr., is a former American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and actor best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment.
David France
David Harry France is an author, football historian and philanthropist.
David Harry France is an author, football historian and philanthropist.
Edward Wharton-Tigar
Edward Wharton-Tigar was a decorated World War II spy, saboteur and prominent mining executive and was also recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for amassing over two million cigaret...
Edward Wharton-Tigar was a decorated World War II spy, saboteur and prominent mining executive and was also recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for amassing over two million cigaret...
Eileen Rose Busby
Eileen Rose Busby was an author and antiques expert who was featured on HGTV's Appraise It! show.
Eileen Rose Busby was an author and antiques expert who was featured on HGTV's Appraise It! show.
Francis Jay Underhill
Francis Jay Underhill was an American bond broker with two firms, Fisk & Robinson and later with J. & W. Seligman & Co., that played a leading role in the financing and construction of the Panam...
Francis Jay Underhill was an American bond broker with two firms, Fisk & Robinson and later with J. & W. Seligman & Co., that played a leading role in the financing and construction of the Panam...
Frederic Adolph Hoefer
Frederic Adolph Hoefer (Sittard, 14 April 1850 - Zeist, 7 October 1938) was a Dutch officer, militaria collector and archivist.
Frederic Adolph Hoefer (Sittard, 14 April 1850 - Zeist, 7 October 1938) was a Dutch officer, militaria collector and archivist.
Frederick B. Lindstrom
Frederick B. Lindstrom (June 8, 1915—January 8, 1998) was an American sociologist specializing in popular culture and demography who spent over four decades, starting in 1953, as professor...
Frederick B. Lindstrom (June 8, 1915—January 8, 1998) was an American sociologist specializing in popular culture and demography who spent over four decades, starting in 1953, as professor...
Frederick Charles, Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
Prince Frederick Charles of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt was a German Natural History collector, and from 1790 until his death the reigning Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.
Prince Frederick Charles of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt was a German Natural History collector, and from 1790 until his death the reigning Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.
G. Vidyaraj
G Vidyaraj is a retired advocate residing in Bangalore, India, who owns some of the largest rubies in the world.
G Vidyaraj is a retired advocate residing in Bangalore, India, who owns some of the largest rubies in the world.
Gavin Walsh
Gavin Walsh (born 1965 or 1966) is an Irish computer programmer, non-fiction writer, and collector of rare music memorabilia.
Gavin Walsh (born 1965 or 1966) is an Irish computer programmer, non-fiction writer, and collector of rare music memorabilia.
George Gustav Heye
George Gustav Heye (1874 – January 20, 1957) was a collector of Native American artifacts.
George Gustav Heye (1874 – January 20, 1957) was a collector of Native American artifacts.
Harold LeMay
Harold E. LeMay (September 4, 1919 – 2000) was the owner of Harold LeMay Enterprises, a refuse company in the Tacoma, Washington metro area.
Harold E. LeMay (September 4, 1919 – 2000) was the owner of Harold LeMay Enterprises, a refuse company in the Tacoma, Washington metro area.
Harry Geoffrey Beasley
Harry Geoffrey Beasley (18 December 1881 – 24 February 1939) was a British anthropologist and museum curator who developed an important ethnographic collection during the early 20th centur...
Harry Geoffrey Beasley (18 December 1881 – 24 February 1939) was a British anthropologist and museum curator who developed an important ethnographic collection during the early 20th centur...
Hector Giacomelli
Hector Giacomelli, born in Paris on April 1, 1822 and died in Menton on December 1, 1904.
Hector Giacomelli, born in Paris on April 1, 1822 and died in Menton on December 1, 1904.
Horatio Gordon Robley
Horatio Gordon Robley (28 June 1840 – 29 October 1930) was a soldier, artist and collector of Mokomokai and antiquities.
Horatio Gordon Robley (28 June 1840 – 29 October 1930) was a soldier, artist and collector of Mokomokai and antiquities.
Jack Nicholson
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer.
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer.
James Macpherson
James Macpherson was a Scottish writer, poet, literary collector and politician, known as the "translator" of the Ossian cycle of poems.
James Macpherson was a Scottish writer, poet, literary collector and politician, known as the "translator" of the Ossian cycle of poems.
James Thomas Hooper
James Thomas Hooper (1 September 1897 – 9 February 1971) was a British collector of ethnographic artifacts of the Inuit, Native American, Oceanic and African peoples.
James Thomas Hooper (1 September 1897 – 9 February 1971) was a British collector of ethnographic artifacts of the Inuit, Native American, Oceanic and African peoples.
Jerry Lawler
Jerry O'Neil Lawler (born November 29, 1949) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, wrestling commentator, musician, businessman, commercial artist and film actor, known throughout t...
Jerry O'Neil Lawler (born November 29, 1949) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, wrestling commentator, musician, businessman, commercial artist and film actor, known throughout t...
Jerry Sloan
Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Sloan, is an American former National Basketball Association player and head coach, and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Sloan, is an American former National Basketball Association player and head coach, and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
John Bollons
John Peter Bollons, ISO, (1862–1929) was a New Zealand marine captain, naturalist and ethnographer.
John Peter Bollons, ISO, (1862–1929) was a New Zealand marine captain, naturalist and ethnographer.
John Lanzendorf
John J. Lanzendorf (born 1946) is an American hairstylist who amassed one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur-themed artwork.
John J. Lanzendorf (born 1946) is an American hairstylist who amassed one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur-themed artwork.
John Witt
John Witt (born August 25, 1969 in Elmhurst, Illinois) American known for catching a large number of Major League baseballs.
John Witt (born August 25, 1969 in Elmhurst, Illinois) American known for catching a large number of Major League baseballs.
Kenneth Athol Webster
Kenneth Athol Webster (17 December 1906 - 5 October 1967) was a collector and dealer of manuscripts, fine art and ethnographic artifacts associated with Oceanic peoples.
Kenneth Athol Webster (17 December 1906 - 5 October 1967) was a collector and dealer of manuscripts, fine art and ethnographic artifacts associated with Oceanic peoples.
Kjell Hallbing
Kjell Hallbing was a Norwegian author of Western books.
Kjell Hallbing was a Norwegian author of Western books.
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich is a Danish drummer, and one of the founding members of the American heavy metal band Metallica.
Lars Ulrich is a Danish drummer, and one of the founding members of the American heavy metal band Metallica.
Lewis Evans (collector)
Lewis Evans (1853–1930) was an English businessman and scientific instrument collector.
Lewis Evans (1853–1930) was an English businessman and scientific instrument collector.
Luigi Tarisio
Luigi Tarisio (c. 1790 – October 1854) was an Italian violin dealer and collector.
Luigi Tarisio (c. 1790 – October 1854) was an Italian violin dealer and collector.
Margaret Bentinck, Duchess of Portland
Margaret Cavendish Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (Welbeck Abbey, 11 February 1715 – 17 July 1785, Bulstrode Park, Buckinghamshire), styled Lady Margaret Harley before 1734, Duches...
Margaret Cavendish Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (Welbeck Abbey, 11 February 1715 – 17 July 1785, Bulstrode Park, Buckinghamshire), styled Lady Margaret Harley before 1734, Duches...
Margaret Woodbury Strong
Margaret Woodbury Strong was an American collector and philanthropist.
Margaret Woodbury Strong was an American collector and philanthropist.
Marie-Gabriel-Florent-Auguste de Choiseul-Gouffier
Marie-Gabriel-Florent-Auguste de Choiseul-Gouffier (27 September 1752, Paris - 20 June 1817, Aix-la-Chapelle) was a member of the Académie Française and the Choiseul-Gouffier family, French amba...
Marie-Gabriel-Florent-Auguste de Choiseul-Gouffier (27 September 1752, Paris - 20 June 1817, Aix-la-Chapelle) was a member of the Académie Française and the Choiseul-Gouffier family, French amba...
Mary Flagler Cary
Mary Flagler Cary (1901-1967) was heir to part of the Standard Oil fortune and became a notable philanthropist, mainly through the charitable trust established at her death.
Mary Flagler Cary (1901-1967) was heir to part of the Standard Oil fortune and became a notable philanthropist, mainly through the charitable trust established at her death.
Michelle Burke
Michelle Burke (born Michelle Gray; November 30, 1970) is an American actress.
Michelle Burke (born Michelle Gray; November 30, 1970) is an American actress.
Mike Mussina
Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8, 1968), nicknamed Moose, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher.
Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8, 1968), nicknamed Moose, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher.
Oscar Monnig
Oscar E. Monnig was an American amateur astronomer, acknowledged for his contributions to meteoritics.
Oscar E. Monnig was an American amateur astronomer, acknowledged for his contributions to meteoritics.
Phil Anselmo
Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo is an American musician who is best known as the lead singer for the heavy metal band Pantera.
Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo is an American musician who is best known as the lead singer for the heavy metal band Pantera.
Philippe Charbonneaux
Philippe Charbonneaux was a French industrial designer, best known for automobile and truck design, but also known for other products such as television sets.
Philippe Charbonneaux was a French industrial designer, best known for automobile and truck design, but also known for other products such as television sets.
Robert A. Haag
Robert A. Haag (born 1956) is an American famous for collecting meteorites.
Robert A. Haag (born 1956) is an American famous for collecting meteorites.
Sarah Sophia Banks
Sarah Sophia Banks (October 28, 1744 – September 27, 1818) was an English collector of antiquarian items and sister of the naturalist Joseph Banks.
Sarah Sophia Banks (October 28, 1744 – September 27, 1818) was an English collector of antiquarian items and sister of the naturalist Joseph Banks.
Seth Swirsky
Seth Swirsky is an American pop music songwriter, author, recording artist, filmmaker, political writer and baseball memorabilia collector -- a self-described "Manic Expressive."
Seth Swirsky is an American pop music songwriter, author, recording artist, filmmaker, political writer and baseball memorabilia collector -- a self-described "Manic Expressive."
Talbot Hughes
Talbot Hughes was a British painter of romanticized genre and historical and landscape scenes who exhibited at the Royal Academy from the age of 17 to 1913.
Talbot Hughes was a British painter of romanticized genre and historical and landscape scenes who exhibited at the Royal Academy from the age of 17 to 1913.
Thomas Edward Donne
Thomas Edward Donne (1860–1945) was a New Zealand civil servant, author, recreational hunter and collector of Maori antiquities and New Zealand fine art.
Thomas Edward Donne (1860–1945) was a New Zealand civil servant, author, recreational hunter and collector of Maori antiquities and New Zealand fine art.
Tom Gregory (producer)
Tom Gregory (born April 24, 1960 in Camden, New Jersey) is an American entertainer and socio-political commentator.
Tom Gregory (born April 24, 1960 in Camden, New Jersey) is an American entertainer and socio-political commentator.
W. D. Webster
William Downing Webster (11 May 1868 – 14 January 1913) was a British ethnographic dealer and collector, best known for his collection gathered from material seized by British troops durin...
William Downing Webster (11 May 1868 – 14 January 1913) was a British ethnographic dealer and collector, best known for his collection gathered from material seized by British troops durin...
Walter A. Coslet
Walter Allen Coslet (born in Lewistown, Montana on October 31, 1922, died in Helena, Montana on November 29, 1996) was a well known science fiction fan, collector, and fanzine publisher as well ...
Walter Allen Coslet (born in Lewistown, Montana on October 31, 1922, died in Helena, Montana on November 29, 1996) was a well known science fiction fan, collector, and fanzine publisher as well ...
Widad Kawar
Widad Kawar is an internationally renowned collector of Jordanian and Palestinian ethnic and cultural arts.
Widad Kawar is an internationally renowned collector of Jordanian and Palestinian ethnic and cultural arts.
William Ockelford Oldman
William Ockelford Oldman (24 August 1879 - 30 June 1949) was a British collector and dealer of ethnographic art and European arms and armour.
William Ockelford Oldman (24 August 1879 - 30 June 1949) was a British collector and dealer of ethnographic art and European arms and armour.
William Ogilvie of Pittensear
William Ogilvie of Pittensear—the ‘rebel professor’—was the 18th century Scottish author of an influential historic land reform treatise.
William Ogilvie of Pittensear—the ‘rebel professor’—was the 18th century Scottish author of an influential historic land reform treatise.
Zack Hample
Zachary Benjie Jose Hample is an American sports writer and Major League baseball collector.
Zachary Benjie Jose Hample is an American sports writer and Major League baseball collector.