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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father, soldier, economist, political philosopher, one of America's first constitutional lawyers and the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father, soldier, economist, political philosopher, one of America's first constitutional lawyers and the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany was the second son of King James II of Scotland, and his Queen consort Mary of Gueldres, daughter of Arnold, Duke of Gelderland.
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany was the second son of King James II of Scotland, and his Queen consort Mary of Gueldres, daughter of Arnold, Duke of Gelderland.
Armand Carrel
Armand Carrel (8 May 1800 – 25 July 1836) was a French journalist and political writer.
Armand Carrel (8 May 1800 – 25 July 1836) was a French journalist and political writer.
Armistead Thomson Mason
Armistead Thomson Mason (August 4, 1787 February 6, 1819), the son of Stevens Thomson Mason, was a U.S. Senator from Virginia from 1816 to 1817.
Armistead Thomson Mason (August 4, 1787 February 6, 1819), the son of Stevens Thomson Mason, was a U.S. Senator from Virginia from 1816 to 1817.
Button Gwinnett
Button Gwinnett (1735 – May 19, 1777) was an English-born American political leader who, as a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, was the second of the signatories (firs...
Button Gwinnett (1735 – May 19, 1777) was an English-born American political leader who, as a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, was the second of the signatories (firs...
Charles Aldworth
Charles Aldworth (died 21 September 1714) was an English politician, MP for New Windsor from 1712 to 1714 Charles Aldworth may have been the son of William Aldworth of Frogmore.
Charles Aldworth (died 21 September 1714) was an English politician, MP for New Windsor from 1712 to 1714 Charles Aldworth may have been the son of William Aldworth of Frogmore.
Charles Dickinson (historical figure)
Charles Dickinson was an American attorney, and a famous duelist.
Charles Dickinson was an American attorney, and a famous duelist.
Charles Lucas (Missouri)
Charles Lucas was an entrepreneur and legislator in Missouri Territory who was killed in a duel with U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton.
Charles Lucas was an entrepreneur and legislator in Missouri Territory who was killed in a duel with U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton.
David C. Broderick
David Colbreth Broderick (February 4, 1820 – September 16, 1859) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from California.
David Colbreth Broderick (February 4, 1820 – September 16, 1859) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from California.
Edward Gilbert
Edward Gilbert (circa 1819 – August 2, 1852) was a Democratic California Politician.
Edward Gilbert (circa 1819 – August 2, 1852) was a Democratic California Politician.
Emil Hartwich
Emil Ferdinand Hartwich (born May 9, 1843, Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland) - December 1, 1886, Berlin) was a German judge and promoter of sports education, remembered for his death in a duel.
Emil Ferdinand Hartwich (born May 9, 1843, Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland) - December 1, 1886, Berlin) was a German judge and promoter of sports education, remembered for his death in a duel.
Felice Cavallotti
Felice Cavallotti (November 6, 1842 – March 6, 1898) was an Italian politician, poet and dramatic author.
Felice Cavallotti (November 6, 1842 – March 6, 1898) was an Italian politician, poet and dramatic author.
Ferdinand Lassalle
Ferdinand Johann Gottlieb Lassalle was a German-Jewish jurist, philosopher, and socialist political activist.
Ferdinand Johann Gottlieb Lassalle was a German-Jewish jurist, philosopher, and socialist political activist.
Francis Talbot, 11th Earl of Shrewsbury
Francis Talbot, 11th Earl of Shrewsbury, 11th Earl of Waterford was an English peer, the second son of the 10th Earl of Shrewsbury.
Francis Talbot, 11th Earl of Shrewsbury, 11th Earl of Waterford was an English peer, the second son of the 10th Earl of Shrewsbury.
Gabriel Spenser
Gabriel Spenser, also spelled Spencer, was an Elizabethan actor.
Gabriel Spenser, also spelled Spencer, was an Elizabethan actor.
George Lockhart (politician)
Sir George Lockhart of Lee (1673 – 17 December 1731), of Carnwath, South Lanarkshire, also known as Lockhart of Carnwath, was a Scottish writer, spy and politician.
Sir George Lockhart of Lee (1673 – 17 December 1731), of Carnwath, South Lanarkshire, also known as Lockhart of Carnwath, was a Scottish writer, spy and politician.
Henry Hervey Aston
Captain (later Colonel) Henry Hervey Aston (1759 – 1798) was an English cricketer who played for the Hambledon Club.
Captain (later Colonel) Henry Hervey Aston (1759 – 1798) was an English cricketer who played for the Hambledon Club.
Henry Wharton Conway
Henry Wharton Conway (March 18, 1793 – November 9, 1827) was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Arkansas Territory.
Henry Wharton Conway (March 18, 1793 – November 9, 1827) was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Arkansas Territory.
Infante Enrique, Duke of Seville
Infante Enrique, Duke of Seville (Infante Enrique María Fernando Carlos Francisco Luis de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias, Duque de Sevilla; 17 April 182312 March 1870) was a member of the House of...
Infante Enrique, Duke of Seville (Infante Enrique María Fernando Carlos Francisco Luis de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias, Duque de Sevilla; 17 April 182312 March 1870) was a member of the House of...
James Alexander Seton
James Alexander Seton was the last Englishman to be killed in a duel on English soil.
James Alexander Seton was the last Englishman to be killed in a duel on English soil.
James Douglas-Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton
Lieutenant General Sir James Douglas-Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton and 1st Duke of Brandon KG KT was a Scottish nobleman, the Premier Peer of Scotland and Keeper of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Lieutenant General Sir James Douglas-Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton and 1st Duke of Brandon KG KT was a Scottish nobleman, the Premier Peer of Scotland and Keeper of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton
Lieutenant General Sir James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton and 1st Duke of Brandon KG KT (11 April 1658 – 15 November 1712) was a Scottish nobleman, the Premier Peer of Scotland and Keeper of t...
Lieutenant General Sir James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton and 1st Duke of Brandon KG KT (11 April 1658 – 15 November 1712) was a Scottish nobleman, the Premier Peer of Scotland and Keeper of t...
John Blossett
Colonel John Blossett was a British soldier who led the second British Legion to aid Simon Bolivar in the wars of independence against Spain.
Colonel John Blossett was a British soldier who led the second British Legion to aid Simon Bolivar in the wars of independence against Spain.
John Daly Burk
John Daly Burk (ca.1776-1808) was an Irish-born dramatist, historian and newspaperman in the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
John Daly Burk (ca.1776-1808) was an Irish-born dramatist, historian and newspaperman in the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
John Scott (editor)
John Scott, editor and publisher.
John Scott, editor and publisher.
John White (Frontenac County)
John White (c. 1761 – January 4, 1800) was a lawyer and politician in Upper Canada.
John White (c. 1761 – January 4, 1800) was a lawyer and politician in Upper Canada.
Joshua Barton
Joshua Barton (July 28, 1792 – June 30, 1823) was the first Missouri Secretary of State and was involved in three duels with prominent Missouri politicians before being killed in a duel.
Joshua Barton (July 28, 1792 – June 30, 1823) was the first Missouri Secretary of State and was involved in three duels with prominent Missouri politicians before being killed in a duel.
Juan Mackenna
Brigadier Juan Mackenna (October 26, 1771 – November 21, 1814) was an Irish-born, Chilean military officer and hero of the Chilean War of Independence.
Brigadier Juan Mackenna (October 26, 1771 – November 21, 1814) was an Irish-born, Chilean military officer and hero of the Chilean War of Independence.
Lucius M. Walker
Lucius Marshall "Marsh" Walker was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Lucius Marshall "Marsh" Walker was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Manuel Corchado y Juarbe
Manuel Corchado y Juarbe was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist and politician who defended the abolition of slavery and the establishment of a University in Puerto Rico.
Manuel Corchado y Juarbe was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist and politician who defended the abolition of slavery and the establishment of a University in Puerto Rico.
Martin Lichtenstein
Martin Hinrich Carl Lichtenstein (January 10, 1780 - September 2, 1857) was a German physician, explorer, zoologist, and herpetologist.
Martin Hinrich Carl Lichtenstein (January 10, 1780 - September 2, 1857) was a German physician, explorer, zoologist, and herpetologist.
Mikhail Lermontov
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov, a Russian Romantic writer, poet and painter, sometimes called "the poet of the Caucasus", became the most important Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin's death in 1837.
Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov, a Russian Romantic writer, poet and painter, sometimes called "the poet of the Caucasus", became the most important Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin's death in 1837.
Peter Legh (died 1642)
Peter Legh was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between1640 and 1642.
Peter Legh was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between1640 and 1642.
Peter Tordenskjold
Peter Jansen Wessel Tordenskiold, commonly referred to as Tordenskjold, was a Norwegian nobleman and an eminent naval flag officer in the service of the King of Denmark–Norway.
Peter Jansen Wessel Tordenskiold, commonly referred to as Tordenskjold, was a Norwegian nobleman and an eminent naval flag officer in the service of the King of Denmark–Norway.
Popham Seymour-Conway
Popham Seymour-Conway, born Seymour (1675 – 18 June 1699) was an Anglo-Irish landowner and rake, the eldest son of Sir Edward Seymour, 4th Baronet by his second marriage to Laetitia Popham.
Popham Seymour-Conway, born Seymour (1675 – 18 June 1699) was an Anglo-Irish landowner and rake, the eldest son of Sir Edward Seymour, 4th Baronet by his second marriage to Laetitia Popham.
Richard Dobbs Spaight
Richard Dobbs Spaight (March 25, 1758 – September 6, 1802) was the eighth Governor of the American State of North Carolina from 1792 to 1795.
Richard Dobbs Spaight (March 25, 1758 – September 6, 1802) was the eighth Governor of the American State of North Carolina from 1792 to 1795.
Richard Fitzgerald (died 1776)
Colonel Richard Fitzgerald (born by 1733, died 1776) was an Irish Member of Parliament.
Colonel Richard Fitzgerald (born by 1733, died 1776) was an Irish Member of Parliament.
Richard Nugent, Lord Delvin
Richard Nugent, Lord Delvin was an Irish duellist and Member of Parliament.
Richard Nugent, Lord Delvin was an Irish duellist and Member of Parliament.
Robert Lyon (duellist)
Robert Lyon (30 December 1812 – 13 June 1833), the son of a British officer, was the last fatality in Canadian duelling history, shot by a fellow law student, John Wilson in 1833.
Robert Lyon (30 December 1812 – 13 June 1833), the son of a British officer, was the last fatality in Canadian duelling history, shot by a fellow law student, John Wilson in 1833.
Samuel Hamilton Walker
Samuel Hamilton Walker (February 24, 1817 – October 9, 1847) was a Texas Ranger captain and military officer of the Republic of Texas and the United States armies.
Samuel Hamilton Walker (February 24, 1817 – October 9, 1847) was a Texas Ranger captain and military officer of the Republic of Texas and the United States armies.
Sir Arthur Forbes, 1st Baronet
Sir Arthur Forbes, 1st Baronet of Castle Forbes, County Longford, Ireland took part in the Scottish Plantation of Ireland, and died in a duel at Hamburg, Germany.
Sir Arthur Forbes, 1st Baronet of Castle Forbes, County Longford, Ireland took part in the Scottish Plantation of Ireland, and died in a duel at Hamburg, Germany.
Sir Cholmeley Dering, 4th Baronet
Sir Cholmeley Dering, 4th Baronet was an English politician and duellist.
Sir Cholmeley Dering, 4th Baronet was an English politician and duellist.
Spencer Darwin Pettis
Spencer Darwin Pettis (1802 – August 28, 1831), U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Spencer Darwin Pettis (1802 – August 28, 1831), U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Stefan Bobrowski
Stefan Bobrowski was a Polish 19th century politician and an activist for Polish independence.
Stefan Bobrowski was a Polish 19th century politician and an activist for Polish independence.
Stephen Decatur
Stephen Decatur, Jr., was an United States naval officer notable for his many naval victories in the early 19th century.
Stephen Decatur, Jr., was an United States naval officer notable for his many naval victories in the early 19th century.
Thomas Biddle
Thomas Biddle (November 21, 1790 – August 29, 1831) was a War of 1812 hero who died in a duel with Missouri Congressman Spencer Pettis.
Thomas Biddle (November 21, 1790 – August 29, 1831) was a War of 1812 hero who died in a duel with Missouri Congressman Spencer Pettis.
Thomas Pitt, 2nd Baron Camelford
Thomas Pitt, 2nd Baron Camelford was a British peer, naval officer and wastrel, best known for bedevilling George Vancouver during and after the latter's great voyage of exploration.
Thomas Pitt, 2nd Baron Camelford was a British peer, naval officer and wastrel, best known for bedevilling George Vancouver during and after the latter's great voyage of exploration.
Walter Norborne (died 1684)
Walter Norborne was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1679 and from 1681 to 1684.
Walter Norborne was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1679 and from 1681 to 1684.
William A. Lake
William Augustus Lake was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
William Augustus Lake was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.