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Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr, Jr. was the third Vice President of the United States under President Thomas Jefferson.
Aaron Burr, Jr. was the third Vice President of the United States under President Thomas Jefferson.
Alexander Guchkov
Alexander Ivanovich Guchkov was a Russian politician, Chairman of the Duma and Minister of War in the Russian Provisional Government.
Alexander Ivanovich Guchkov was a Russian politician, Chairman of the Duma and Minister of War in the Russian Provisional Government.
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 Keith McClung
Alexander Keith McClung (14 June 1811 - 25 March 1855) briefly served as US chargé d'affaires to Bolivia in president Zachary Taylor's administration.
Alexander Keith McClung (14 June 1811 - 25 March 1855) briefly served as US chargé d'affaires to Bolivia in president Zachary Taylor's administration.
Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres
Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres and de jure 23rd Earl of Crawford was the son of James Lindsay, 5th Earl of Balcarres.
Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres and de jure 23rd Earl of Crawford was the son of James Lindsay, 5th Earl of Balcarres.
Amby Bodkin
Amby Bodkin, Irish lawyer and duelist, fl.
Amby Bodkin, Irish lawyer and duelist, fl.
Andrew Brown (Philadelphia Gazette)
Andrew Brown was an Irish soldier, journalist and congressional reporter.
Andrew Brown was an Irish soldier, journalist and congressional reporter.
Andrew Porter (Civil War general)
Andrew Porter (July 10, 1820 – January 3, 1872) was an American army officer who was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Andrew Porter (July 10, 1820 – January 3, 1872) was an American army officer who was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Anthony Gale
Anthony Gale was the fourth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps and the only one ever fired.
Anthony Gale was the fourth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps and the only one ever fired.
Anton Bacalbaşa
Anton Costache Bacalbaşa was a Romanian political journalist, humorist and politician, chiefly remembered for his antimilitaristic series Moş Teacă.
Anton Costache Bacalbaşa was a Romanian political journalist, humorist and politician, chiefly remembered for his antimilitaristic series Moş Teacă.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS, was a British soldier and statesman, a native of Ireland, from the Anglo-Irish Ascendancy, and one of the leading ...
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS, was a British soldier and statesman, a native of Ireland, from the Anglo-Irish Ascendancy, and one of the leading ...
Beauchamp Bagenal
Beauchamp Bagenal was an Irish rake, buck, duellist and politician.
Beauchamp Bagenal was an Irish rake, buck, duellist and politician.
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold V was a general during the American Revolutionary War who originally fought for the American Continental Army but defected to the British Army.
Benedict Arnold V was a general during the American Revolutionary War who originally fought for the American Continental Army but defected to the British Army.
Benjamin Franklin Washington
Benjamin Franklin Washington was a relative of George Washington.
Benjamin Franklin Washington was a relative of George Washington.
Branch T. Archer
Branch Tanner Archer was a Texan who served as Commissioner to the United States and Speaker of the House of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives and Secretary of War of the Republic o...
Branch Tanner Archer was a Texan who served as Commissioner to the United States and Speaker of the House of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives and Secretary of War of the Republic o...
Branch Tanner Archer
Branch Tanner Archer (1790 - 1856) was a Texan who served as Commissioner to the United States and Speaker of the House of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives and Secretary of War of ...
Branch Tanner Archer (1790 - 1856) was a Texan who served as Commissioner to the United States and Speaker of the House of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives and Secretary of War of ...
Charles Ames Washburn
Charles Ames Washburn, also known as C. A. Washburn, was born in Livermore, Maine.
Charles Ames Washburn, also known as C. A. Washburn, was born in Livermore, Maine.
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 Fergusson Forbes
Sir Charles Fergusson Forbes, M.D. (1779–1852), was an English army surgeon.
Sir Charles Fergusson Forbes, M.D. (1779–1852), was an English army surgeon.
Charles James Fox
Charles James Fox PC, styled The Honourable from 1762, was a prominent British Whig statesman whose parliamentary career spanned thirty-eight years of the late 18th and early 19th centurie...
Charles James Fox PC, styled The Honourable from 1762, was a prominent British Whig statesman whose parliamentary career spanned thirty-eight years of the late 18th and early 19th centurie...
Charles Lee (general)
Charles Lee (February 6, 1732 – October 2, 1782) was a British soldier who later served as a General of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence.
Charles Lee (February 6, 1732 – October 2, 1782) was a British soldier who later served as a General of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence.
Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, 4th Duke of Lennox KG, PC (9 December 1764 – 28 August 1819) was a British soldier and politician and Governor General of British North America.
Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, 4th Duke of Lennox KG, PC (9 December 1764 – 28 August 1819) was a British soldier and politician and Governor General of British North America.
Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry
Charles William Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry KG, GCB, GCH, PC (18 May 1778 – 6 March 1854), styled The Honourable Charles Stewart from 1789 until 1813 and The Honourable Sir Charle...
Charles William Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry KG, GCB, GCH, PC (18 May 1778 – 6 March 1854), styled The Honourable Charles Stewart from 1789 until 1813 and The Honourable Sir Charle...
Clay Knobloch
Clay L. Kobloch (born 1838) was Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1885 - 1889.
Clay L. Kobloch (born 1838) was Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1885 - 1889.
Count von Racowitza
Bajor Janko Prince von Racowitza (died 1865) was a nobleman from Wallachia, who participated in a notable duel on 28.
Bajor Janko Prince von Racowitza (died 1865) was a nobleman from Wallachia, who participated in a notable duel on 28.
Daniel O'Connell
Daniel O'Connell; often referred to as The Liberator, or The Emancipator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century.
Daniel O'Connell; often referred to as The Liberator, or The Emancipator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century.
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.
David S. Terry
David Smith Terry (March 8, 1823–August 14, 1889) was a California politician, perhaps best known for his having killed United States Senator David C. Broderick in a duel in 1859 and then ...
David Smith Terry (March 8, 1823–August 14, 1889) was a California politician, perhaps best known for his having killed United States Senator David C. Broderick in a duel in 1859 and then ...
Denis Browne (politician)
Denis Browne (1763 - 14 August 1828), was an Irish politician.
Denis Browne (1763 - 14 August 1828), was an Irish politician.
Denis Daly (Galway politician)
Denis Daly of Dunsandle, Loughrea, County Galway, was an Irish landowner and politician.
Denis Daly of Dunsandle, Loughrea, County Galway, was an Irish landowner and politician.
Diego García de Paredes
Diego García de Paredes (1466–1534), Spanish soldier and duellist, was a native of Trujillo in Extremadura, Spain.
Diego García de Paredes (1466–1534), Spanish soldier and duellist, was a native of Trujillo in Extremadura, Spain.
Dominick Daly
Sir Dominick Daly (11 August 1798 – 19 February 1868) was the Governor of Prince Edward Island from 11 July 1854 to 25 May 1859 and later Governor of South Australia from 4 March 1862 unti...
Sir Dominick Daly (11 August 1798 – 19 February 1868) was the Governor of Prince Edward Island from 11 July 1854 to 25 May 1859 and later Governor of South Australia from 4 March 1862 unti...
Edward C. Elmore
Edward Carrington Elmore (about 1826 – death date unknown) served as the Treasurer of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
Edward Carrington Elmore (about 1826 – death date unknown) served as the Treasurer of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset
Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset KG was an English courtier, soldier and politician.
Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset KG was an English courtier, soldier and politician.
Edward Stanly
Edward W. Stanly was a North Carolina politician and orator who represented the southeastern portion of the State in the U.S. House for five terms.
Edward W. Stanly was a North Carolina politician and orator who represented the southeastern portion of the State in the U.S. House for five terms.
Emory S. Foster
Emory S. Foster (November 5, 1839-December 23, 1902) was a major in the 7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry during the American Civil War.
Emory S. Foster (November 5, 1839-December 23, 1902) was a major in the 7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry during the American Civil War.
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.
Fernando Belaúnde Terry
Fernando Belaúnde Terry (October 7, 1912 – June 4, 2002) was President of Peru for two non-consecutive terms (1963–1968 and 1980–1985).
Fernando Belaúnde Terry (October 7, 1912 – June 4, 2002) was President of Peru for two non-consecutive terms (1963–1968 and 1980–1985).
Francis Burdett
Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (25 January 1770 – 23 January 1844) was an English reformist politician, the son of Francis Burdett and his wife Eleanor, daughter of William Jones of Ramsbury m...
Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (25 January 1770 – 23 January 1844) was an English reformist politician, the son of Francis Burdett and his wife Eleanor, daughter of William Jones of Ramsbury m...
Fyodor Ivanovich Tolstoy
Count Fyodor Ivanovich Tolstoy (Фёдор Ива́нович Толсто́й), also known as the "American" (Американец) (17 February 1782 – 5 November 1846) was a Russian nobleman from the well-known Tolstoy family.
Count Fyodor Ivanovich Tolstoy (Фёдор Ива́нович Толсто́й), also known as the "American" (Американец) (17 February 1782 – 5 November 1846) was a Russian nobleman from the well-known Tolstoy family.
Fyodor Petrovich Tolstoy
Count Fyodor Petrovich Tolstoy (Фёдор Петрович Толстой; 21 February 1783 – 25 April 1873) was a Russian artist who served as Vice-President of the Imperial Academy of Arts for forty years ...
Count Fyodor Petrovich Tolstoy (Фёдор Петрович Толстой; 21 February 1783 – 25 April 1873) was a Russian artist who served as Vice-President of the Imperial Academy of Arts for forty years ...
Gabriel Spenser
Gabriel Spenser, also spelled Spencer, was an Elizabethan actor.
Gabriel Spenser, also spelled Spencer, was an Elizabethan actor.
Gabriele Pepe
Gabriele Pepe (December 7, 1779 - July 26, 1849) was an Italian soldier who fought in defence of the Neapolitan Republic in 1799.
Gabriele Pepe (December 7, 1779 - July 26, 1849) was an Italian soldier who fought in defence of the Neapolitan Republic in 1799.
Georg von Vincke
Georg von Vincke was a Prussian politician, officer, landowner and aristocrat of the Vincke family.
Georg von Vincke was a Prussian politician, officer, landowner and aristocrat of the Vincke family.
George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos
George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos (1620–1655) was a supporter of Charles I of England during his struggle with Parliament, and distinguished himself at the first Battle of Newbury in 1643.
George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos (1620–1655) was a supporter of Charles I of England during his struggle with Parliament, and distinguished himself at the first Battle of Newbury in 1643.
George Canning
George Canning PC, FRS (11 April 1770 – 8 August 1827) was a British statesman and politician who served as Foreign Secretary and briefly Prime Minister.
George Canning PC, FRS (11 April 1770 – 8 August 1827) was a British statesman and politician who served as Foreign Secretary and briefly Prime Minister.
George Finch-Hatton, 10th Earl of Winchilsea
George William Finch-Hatton, 10th Earl of Winchilsea, 5th Earl of Nottingham (1791–1858) was an English politician known for duelling with Prime Minister Wellington.
George William Finch-Hatton, 10th Earl of Winchilsea, 5th Earl of Nottingham (1791–1858) was an English politician known for duelling with Prime Minister Wellington.
George Johnstone (Royal Navy officer)
George Johnstone (1730 – 24 May 1787) was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence,...
George Johnstone (1730 – 24 May 1787) was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence,...
George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney
George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney, KB (14 May 1737 – 31 May 1806) was an Irish-born British statesman, colonial administrator and diplomat.
George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney, KB (14 May 1737 – 31 May 1806) was an Irish-born British statesman, colonial administrator and diplomat.
George McDuffie
George McDuffie was the 55th Governor of South Carolina and a member of the United States Senate.
George McDuffie was the 55th Governor of South Carolina and a member of the United States Senate.
George Obrenovic
Milan George Obrenovic born Obren Christich was the natural son of King Milan I of Serbia and his mistress Artemisia Christich.
Milan George Obrenovic born Obren Christich was the natural son of King Milan I of Serbia and his mistress Artemisia Christich.
George Poindexter
George Poindexter (1779 September 5, 1853) was an American politician, lawyer and judge from Mississippi.
George Poindexter (1779 September 5, 1853) was an American politician, lawyer and judge from Mississippi.
George Robert FitzGerald
George Robert Fitzgerald, aka Fighting Fitzgerald, Irish eccentric, died 1786.
George Robert Fitzgerald, aka Fighting Fitzgerald, Irish eccentric, died 1786.
George Taliaferro Ward
George Taliaferro Ward (1810 – May 5, 1862) was a cotton plantation owner and politician from Leon County, Florida.
George Taliaferro Ward (1810 – May 5, 1862) was a cotton plantation owner and politician from Leon County, Florida.
George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend
Field Marshal George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, PC, known as The Viscount Townshend from 1764 to 1787, was a British soldier who reached the rank of field marshal.
Field Marshal George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, PC, known as The Viscount Townshend from 1764 to 1787, was a British soldier who reached the rank of field marshal.
George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham
George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 20th Baron de Ros of Helmsley, KG, PC, FRS was an English statesman and poet.
George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 20th Baron de Ros of Helmsley, KG, PC, FRS was an English statesman and poet.
George W. Crawford
George Walker Crawford (December 22, 1798 July 27, 1872) was a Georgia politician during the nineteenth century.
George Walker Crawford (December 22, 1798 July 27, 1872) was a Georgia politician during the nineteenth century.
Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthès
Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthès, baron (5 February 1812 – 2 November 1895) was a French military officer and politician.
Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthès, baron (5 February 1812 – 2 November 1895) was a French military officer and politician.
Giacomo Casanova
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice.
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice.
Grey Brydges, 5th Baron Chandos
Grey Brydges, 5th Baron Chandos was an English nobleman and courtier.
Grey Brydges, 5th Baron Chandos was an English nobleman and courtier.
Griffin Markham
Sir Griffin Markham (d. aft.
Sir Griffin Markham (d. aft.
Hans Joachim von Zieten
Hans Joachim von Zieten (May 14, 1699 – January 26, 1786), also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army.
Hans Joachim von Zieten (May 14, 1699 – January 26, 1786), also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army.
Harry Powlett, 6th Duke of Bolton
Admiral Harry Powlett, 6th Duke of Bolton PC was a British nobleman and naval officer.
Admiral Harry Powlett, 6th Duke of Bolton PC was a British nobleman and naval officer.
Henry Clay
Henry Clay, Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852), was a lawyer, politician and skilled orator who represented Kentucky separately in both the Senate and in the House of Representatives.
Henry Clay, Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852), was a lawyer, politician and skilled orator who represented Kentucky separately in both the Senate and in the House of Representatives.
Henry Cousins Chambers
Henry Cousins Chambers (July 26, 1823 – May 1, 1871) was a Confederate politician during the American Civil War.
Henry Cousins Chambers (July 26, 1823 – May 1, 1871) was a Confederate politician during the American Civil War.
Henry Luttrell (British Army officer)
Colonel Henry Luttrell (c. 1655 – 22 October 1717) was an Irish soldier, the second son of Thomas Luttrell of Luttrellstown.
Colonel Henry Luttrell (c. 1655 – 22 October 1717) was an Irish soldier, the second son of Thomas Luttrell of Luttrellstown.
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.
Humphrey Marshall (Kentucky)
Humphrey Marshall was a United States Senator from Kentucky.
Humphrey Marshall was a United States Senator from Kentucky.
Humphrey Marshall (politician)
Humphrey Marshall was a politician from the U.S. states of Virginia and Kentucky.
Humphrey Marshall was a politician from the U.S. states of Virginia and Kentucky.
Isaac Featherston
Dr. Isaac Earl Featherston (21 March 1813 – 19 June 1876) was a New Zealand politician, and was known for his advocacy for the establishment of New Zealand self-government, and the importance of...
Dr. Isaac Earl Featherston (21 March 1813 – 19 June 1876) was a New Zealand politician, and was known for his advocacy for the establishment of New Zealand self-government, and the importance of...
James A. Walker
James Alexander Walker (August 27, 1832 – October 21, 1901) was a Virginia lawyer, politician, and Confederate general during the American Civil War, later serving as a United States Congr...
James Alexander Walker (August 27, 1832 – October 21, 1901) was a Virginia lawyer, politician, and Confederate general during the American Civil War, later serving as a United States Congr...
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 Barron
James Barron (September 15, 1768 – April 21, 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy.
James Barron (September 15, 1768 – April 21, 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy.
James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
Lieutenant General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, KCB, was an officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War.
Lieutenant General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, KCB, was an officer in the British Army who commanded the Light Brigade during the Crimean War.
James J. Archer
James Jay Archer (December 19, 1817 – October 24, 1864) was a lawyer and an officer in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War, and he later served as a general in the Confe...
James Jay Archer (December 19, 1817 – October 24, 1864) was a lawyer and an officer in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War, and he later served as a general in the Confe...
James Macnamara
James Macnamara was an officer of the Royal Navy who served during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
James Macnamara was an officer of the Royal Navy who served during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
James Stuart (d. 1793)
Major-General James Stuart (died 2 February 1793) was a British Army officer who served in various colonial wars of the 18th century.
Major-General James Stuart (died 2 February 1793) was a British Army officer who served in various colonial wars of the 18th century.
James Stuart (East India Company officer)
Major-General James Stuart (died 2 February 1793) was a British Army officer who served in various colonial wars of the 18th century.
Major-General James Stuart (died 2 February 1793) was a British Army officer who served in various colonial wars of the 18th century.
James W. Denver
James William Denver was an American politician, soldier, lawyer, and esteemed actor.
James William Denver was an American politician, soldier, lawyer, and esteemed actor.
James Westcott
James Diament Westcott, Jr. (May 10, 1802 January 19, 1880) was a United States Senator from Florida.
James Diament Westcott, Jr. (May 10, 1802 January 19, 1880) was a United States Senator from Florida.
John Cadwalader (general)
John Cadwalader was a commander of Pennsylvania troops during the American Revolutionary War.
John Cadwalader was a commander of Pennsylvania troops during the American Revolutionary War.
John Geddes
John Geddes (December 25, 1777 March 4, 1828) was the 47th Governor of South Carolina from 1818 to 1820.
John Geddes (December 25, 1777 March 4, 1828) was the 47th Governor of South Carolina from 1818 to 1820.
John Law (economist)
John Law was a Scottish economist who believed that money was only a means of exchange that did not constitute wealth in itself and that national wealth depended on trade.
John Law was a Scottish economist who believed that money was only a means of exchange that did not constitute wealth in itself and that national wealth depended on trade.
John Lyde Wilson
John Lyde Wilson (May 24, 1784 February 12, 1849) was the 49th Governor of South Carolina from 1822 to 1824 and an ardent supporter of dueling.
John Lyde Wilson (May 24, 1784 February 12, 1849) was the 49th Governor of South Carolina from 1822 to 1824 and an ardent supporter of dueling.
John Newman Edwards
Major John Newman Edwards, CSA, was famed General Joseph O. Shelby’s adjutant during the American Civil War, an author, a journalist and the founder of the Kansas City Times.
Major John Newman Edwards, CSA, was famed General Joseph O. Shelby’s adjutant during the American Civil War, an author, a journalist and the founder of the Kansas City Times.
John Philpot Curran
John Philpot Curran was an Irish orator, politician and wit, born in Newmarket, County Cork.
John Philpot Curran was an Irish orator, politician and wit, born in Newmarket, County Cork.
John Randolph of Roanoke
John Randolph, known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter, and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives, the Senate, and also as Minister to Russia.
John Randolph, known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter, and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives, the Senate, and also as Minister to Russia.
John Rowan (Kentucky)
John Rowan was a 19th century politician and jurist from the U.S. state of Kentucky.
John Rowan was a 19th century politician and jurist from the U.S. state of Kentucky.
John Rowland Smyth
Sir John Rowland Smyth KCB was a British soldier.
Sir John Rowland Smyth KCB was a British soldier.
John Rutledge, Jr.
John Rutledge, Jr. was a United States Representative from South Carolina.
John Rutledge, Jr. was a United States Representative from South Carolina.
John Small (politician)
John Small (August 27, 1746 – July 18, 1841) was a political figure in Upper Canada.
John Small (August 27, 1746 – July 18, 1841) was a political figure in Upper Canada.
John Smith (explorer)
Captain John Smith Admiral of New England was an English soldier, explorer, and author.
Captain John Smith Admiral of New England was an English soldier, explorer, and author.
John St Clair, Master of Sinclair
John St Clair, Master of Sinclair (5 December 1683 – 2 November 1750) was a Scottish noble and Tory politician.
John St Clair, Master of Sinclair (5 December 1683 – 2 November 1750) was a Scottish noble and Tory politician.
John Townshend (1564-1603)
Sir John Townshend (1564 – 2 August 1603), of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, was an English soldier and Member of Parliament, killed in a duel.
Sir John Townshend (1564 – 2 August 1603), of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, was an English soldier and Member of Parliament, killed in a duel.
John Townshend (1564–1603)
Sir John Townshend (1564 – 2 August 1603), of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, was an English soldier and Member of Parliament, killed in a duel.
Sir John Townshend (1564 – 2 August 1603), of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, was an English soldier and Member of Parliament, killed in a duel.
John Wilson (Ontario politician)
John Wilson (February 5, 1807 – June 3, 1869) was an Ontario lawyer, judge and political figure.
John Wilson (February 5, 1807 – June 3, 1869) was an Ontario lawyer, judge and political figure.
Jonathan Cilley
Jonathan Cilley (July 2, 1802 – February 24, 1838) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine.
Jonathan Cilley (July 2, 1802 – February 24, 1838) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine.
Joseph Wall (British Army officer)
Captain Joseph Wall (1737, Dublin–28 January 1802, London) was a British army officer and convicted murderer.
Captain Joseph Wall (1737, Dublin–28 January 1802, London) was a British army officer and convicted murderer.
Joseph Wall (colonial administrator)
Joseph Wall (1737–1802) was a British Army officer and Lieutenant governor of Gorée, an island near Dakar, Senegal, who was executed in London for the fatal flogging of one of his soldiers.
Joseph Wall (1737–1802) was a British Army officer and Lieutenant governor of Gorée, an island near Dakar, Senegal, who was executed in London for the fatal flogging of one of his soldiers.
José Batlle y Ordóñez
José Pablo Torcuato Batlle y Ordóñez was the president of Uruguay in 1899 and from 1903 until 1907 and for a further term from 1911 to 1915.
José Pablo Torcuato Batlle y Ordóñez was the president of Uruguay in 1899 and from 1903 until 1907 and for a further term from 1911 to 1915.
Lachlan McIntosh
Lachlan McIntosh was a British-born American military and political leader during the American Revolution and the early United States.
Lachlan McIntosh was a British-born American military and political leader during the American Revolution and the early United States.
Louis Wigfall
Louis Trezevant Wigfall was an American politician from Texas who served as a member of the Texas Legislature, United States Senate, and Confederate Senate.
Louis Trezevant Wigfall was an American politician from Texas who served as a member of the Texas Legislature, United States Senate, and Confederate Senate.
Luis Carrera
Colonel Luis Florentino Juan Manuel Silvestre de los Dolores de la Carrera y Verdugo was a Chilean military officer who fought in the Chilean War of Independence.
Colonel Luis Florentino Juan Manuel Silvestre de los Dolores de la Carrera y Verdugo was a Chilean military officer who fought in the Chilean War of Independence.
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.
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.
Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi, also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was a Japanese swordsman and rōnin.
Miyamoto Musashi, also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was a Japanese swordsman and rōnin.
Montfort Browne
Montfort Browne (fl. 1760–1780) was a British Army officer and Tory, and a major landowner and developer of British West Florida in the 1760s and 1770s.
Montfort Browne (fl. 1760–1780) was a British Army officer and Tory, and a major landowner and developer of British West Florida in the 1760s and 1770s.
Morgan O'Connell
Morgan O'Connell (31 October 1804 – 20 January 1885), soldier, politician and son of Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator.
Morgan O'Connell (31 October 1804 – 20 January 1885), soldier, politician and son of Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator.
Máirtín Mór Ó Máille
Máirtín Mór Ó Máille, was an Irish smuggler and duelist, who died circa 1800.
Máirtín Mór Ó Máille, was an Irish smuggler and duelist, who died circa 1800.
Nathaniel G. S. Hart
Nathaniel Gray Smith Hart, often Nathaniel G. S. Hart was a prominent Kentucky lawyer,, brother-in-law to Henry Clay and to Senator James Brown of Louisiana.
Nathaniel Gray Smith Hart, often Nathaniel G. S. Hart was a prominent Kentucky lawyer,, brother-in-law to Henry Clay and to Senator James Brown of Louisiana.
Nicolae Fleva
Nicolae Fleva (; also known as Nicu Fleva, Francized Nicolas Fléva; 1840 – August 4, 1920) was a Wallachian-born Romanian politician, political journalist and lawyer.
Nicolae Fleva (; also known as Nicu Fleva, Francized Nicolas Fléva; 1840 – August 4, 1920) was a Wallachian-born Romanian politician, political journalist and lawyer.
Nicolae Xenopol
Nicolae Dimitrie Xenopol was a Romanian politician, diplomat, economist and writer, the younger brother of historian Alexandru Dimitrie Xenopol and, like him, a member of Junimea society.
Nicolae Dimitrie Xenopol was a Romanian politician, diplomat, economist and writer, the younger brother of historian Alexandru Dimitrie Xenopol and, like him, a member of Junimea society.
Nikolai Martynov
Nikolai Solomonovich Martynov was the Russian army officer who fatally shot the poet Mikhail Lermontov in a duel on July 27, 1841.
Nikolai Solomonovich Martynov was the Russian army officer who fatally shot the poet Mikhail Lermontov in a duel on July 27, 1841.
Otto von Bismarck
Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, simply known as Otto von Bismarck, was a conservative German statesman who dominated European affairs from the 1860s to his dism...
Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, simply known as Otto von Bismarck, was a conservative German statesman who dominated European affairs from the 1860s to his dism...
Patrick D'Arcy
Patrick D'Arcy (1598–1668) was an Irish Catholic Confederate and lawyer who wrote the constitution of Confederate Ireland.
Patrick D'Arcy (1598–1668) was an Irish Catholic Confederate and lawyer who wrote the constitution of Confederate Ireland.
Patrick Sarsfield
Patrick Sarsfield, created the first Earl of Lucan, Irish Jacobite and soldier, belonged to an Anglo-Norman family long settled in Ireland.
Patrick Sarsfield, created the first Earl of Lucan, Irish Jacobite and soldier, belonged to an Anglo-Norman family long settled in Ireland.
Peter Burrowes
Peter Burrowes (1753 – 1841) was an Irish barrister and politician.
Peter Burrowes (1753 – 1841) was an Irish barrister and politician.
Philippe Charles Tronson de Coudray
Philippe Charles Tronson de Coudray (September 8, 1738 – September 11, 1777) was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Philippe Charles Tronson de Coudray (September 8, 1738 – September 11, 1777) was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Philippe Charles Tronson du Coudray
Philippe Charles Tronson du Coudray was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Philippe Charles Tronson du Coudray was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Pierre Augereau
Charles Pierre François Augereau, 1st Duc de Castiglione (21 October 1757 – 12 June 1816) was a soldier and general and Marshal of France.
Charles Pierre François Augereau, 1st Duc de Castiglione (21 October 1757 – 12 June 1816) was a soldier and general and Marshal of France.
Preston Brooks
Preston Smith Brooks was a Democratic Congressman from South Carolina during the period just prior to the US Civil War.
Preston Smith Brooks was a Democratic Congressman from South Carolina during the period just prior to the US Civil War.
Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
The Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany was a member of the Hanoverian and British Royal Family, the second eldest child, and second son, of King George III. From the death of his father i...
The Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany was a member of the Hanoverian and British Royal Family, the second eldest child, and second son, of King George III. From the death of his father i...
Prince Henri of Orléans
Prince Henri of Orléans (16 October 1867 - 9 August 1901) was the eldest son surviving to adulthood of Prince Robert, Duke of Chartres and Princess Françoise of Orléans.
Prince Henri of Orléans (16 October 1867 - 9 August 1901) was the eldest son surviving to adulthood of Prince Robert, Duke of Chartres and Princess Françoise of Orléans.
Prince Vittorio Emanuele, Count of Turin
Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Aosta, Infante of Spain, Count of Turin was a grandchild of King Victor Emmanuel II and a member of the House of Savoy.
Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Aosta, Infante of Spain, Count of Turin was a grandchild of King Victor Emmanuel II and a member of the House of Savoy.
Pádhraic Ó Domhnalláin
Pádhraic Ó Domhnalláin, Irish duelist, fl.
Pádhraic Ó Domhnalláin, Irish duelist, fl.
Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont
Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont, known as The Lord Coote between 1683 and 1689, was a member of the English Parliament and a colonial governor.
Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont, known as The Lord Coote between 1683 and 1689, was a member of the English Parliament and a colonial governor.
Richard John Uniacke, Jr.
Richard John Uniacke (June 6, 1789 – February 21, 1834) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia.
Richard John Uniacke (June 6, 1789 – February 21, 1834) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia.
Richard Martin (M.P.)
Colonel Richard Martin (15 January 1754 – 6 January 1834), was an Irish politician and animal rights activist.
Colonel Richard Martin (15 January 1754 – 6 January 1834), was an Irish politician and animal rights activist.
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.
Richard Riker
Richard Riker (September 9, 1773 Newtown, Queens County, New York – September 26, 1842 New York City) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Richard Riker (September 9, 1773 Newtown, Queens County, New York – September 26, 1842 New York City) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Risteárd Buidhe Kirwan
Risteárd Buidhe Kirwan was an Irish soldier and duellist.
Risteárd Buidhe Kirwan was an Irish soldier and duellist.
Robert Crittenden
Robert Crittenden (January 1, 1797 – December 18, 1834) was Governor of Arkansas Territory and co-founder of Rose Law Firm.
Robert Crittenden (January 1, 1797 – December 18, 1834) was Governor of Arkansas Territory and co-founder of Rose Law Firm.
Robert Fielding
Robert Fielding (or Feilding; also nicknamed Beau Fielding; 1650/51 – 12 May 1712) was an English bigamist and rake in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Robert Fielding (or Feilding; also nicknamed Beau Fielding; 1650/51 – 12 May 1712) was an English bigamist and rake in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Robert Mansell
Sir Robert Mansel (1573–1656) was an admiral of the English Royal Navy and a Member of Parliament (MP), mostly for Welsh constituencies.
Sir Robert Mansel (1573–1656) was an admiral of the English Royal Navy and a Member of Parliament (MP), mostly for Welsh constituencies.
Robert Ross (Royal Marines officer)
Major Robert Ross (c.17409 June 1794) was the officer in charge of the First Fleet garrison of marines, and Lieutenant-Governor of the convict settlement of Norfolk Island.
Major Robert Ross (c.17409 June 1794) was the officer in charge of the First Fleet garrison of marines, and Lieutenant-Governor of the convict settlement of Norfolk Island.
Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry
Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, KG, GCH, PC, PC, known to history as Lord Castlereagh, was an Irish and British statesman.
Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, KG, GCH, PC, PC, known to history as Lord Castlereagh, was an Irish and British statesman.
Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh
Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, KG, GCH, PC, PC, usually known as Lord Castlereagh, was an Irish and British statesman.
Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, KG, GCH, PC, PC, usually known as Lord Castlereagh, was an Irish and British statesman.
Samuel Price Carson
Samuel Price Carson was an American political leader and farmer in both North Carolina and Texas.
Samuel Price Carson was an American political leader and farmer in both North Carolina and Texas.
Samuel Williams Inge
Samuel Williams Inge was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama.
Samuel Williams Inge was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama.
Sir Walter Clarges, 1st Baronet
Sir Walter Clarges, 1st Baronet (4 July 1653 – March 1705/6) was an English Tory politician who served four separate terms in Parliament.
Sir Walter Clarges, 1st Baronet (4 July 1653 – March 1705/6) was an English Tory politician who served four separate terms in Parliament.
Tadhg an tSleibhe Ó Fathaigh
Tadhg an tSleibhe Ó Fathaigh, Irish Chief of the Name, fl.
Tadhg an tSleibhe Ó Fathaigh, Irish Chief of the Name, fl.
Thomas Baltzell
Thomas Baltzell (July 11, 1804 – January 1866) was an American lawyer and politician who was the first popularly elected chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
Thomas Baltzell (July 11, 1804 – January 1866) was an American lawyer and politician who was the first popularly elected chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
Thomas Barnwall Martin
Thomas Barnwall Martin (1784 – April 1847) was an Irish landowner and politician.
Thomas Barnwall Martin (1784 – April 1847) was an Irish landowner and politician.
Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald
Admiral Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, 1st Marquess of Maranhão, GCB, ODM, styled Lord Cochrane between 1778 and 1831, was a Scottish naval flag officer and radical politician.
Admiral Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, 1st Marquess of Maranhão, GCB, ODM, styled Lord Cochrane between 1778 and 1831, was a Scottish naval flag officer and radical politician.
Thomas Conway
Thomas Conway (February 27, 1735 – c. 1800) was a French soldier from Ireland who served as a major general in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Thomas Conway (February 27, 1735 – c. 1800) was a French soldier from Ireland who served as a major general in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Thomas Dutton
Sir Thomas Dutton (1 August 1421 – 23 September 1459) was a medieval English knight.
Sir Thomas Dutton (1 August 1421 – 23 September 1459) was a medieval English knight.
Thomas Hart Benton (politician)
Thomas Hart Benton, nicknamed "Old Bullion", was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States.
Thomas Hart Benton, nicknamed "Old Bullion", was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States.
Thomas Hart Benton (senator)
Thomas Hart Benton (March 14, 1782 April 10, 1858), nicknamed "Old Bullion", was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States.
Thomas Hart Benton (March 14, 1782 April 10, 1858), nicknamed "Old Bullion", was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States.
Thomas Lanier Clingman
Thomas Lanier Clingman, known as the "Prince of Politicians," was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and from 1847 to 1858, and U.S. senator from...
Thomas Lanier Clingman, known as the "Prince of Politicians," was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and from 1847 to 1858, and U.S. senator from...
Tiger Roche
David "Tiger" Roche, was a celebrated soldier, duellist and adventurer, variously hailed as a hero and damned as a thief and a murderer at many times during his stormy life.
David "Tiger" Roche, was a celebrated soldier, duellist and adventurer, variously hailed as a hero and damned as a thief and a murderer at many times during his stormy life.
Tomás Bobhdacing
Tomás Bobhdacing, founder of the Bodkin family of The Tribes of Galway, fl.
Tomás Bobhdacing, founder of the Bodkin family of The Tribes of Galway, fl.
William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley
William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley (8 January 1789 – 16 November 1849) was the son of Richard Arden, 1st Baron Alvanley.
William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley (8 January 1789 – 16 November 1849) was the son of Richard Arden, 1st Baron Alvanley.
William Byron, 5th Baron Byron
William Byron, 5th Baron Byron (5 November 1722 – 19 May 1798), also known as "the Wicked Lord" and "the Devil Byron", was the poet George Gordon Byron's great uncle.
William Byron, 5th Baron Byron (5 November 1722 – 19 May 1798), also known as "the Wicked Lord" and "the Devil Byron", was the poet George Gordon Byron's great uncle.
William Coleman (editor)
William Coleman (February 14, 1766 - July 13, 1829) was the first editor of The New York Evening Post (today known as the New York Post), chosen by founder Alexander Hamilton.
William Coleman (February 14, 1766 - July 13, 1829) was the first editor of The New York Evening Post (today known as the New York Post), chosen by founder Alexander Hamilton.
William Goebel
William Justus Goebel (January 4, 1856 – February 3, 1900) was an American politician who served as the 34th Governor of Kentucky for a few days in 1900 after having been mortally wounded by an ...
William Justus Goebel (January 4, 1856 – February 3, 1900) was an American politician who served as the 34th Governor of Kentucky for a few days in 1900 after having been mortally wounded by an ...
William J. Graves
William Jordan Graves was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
William Jordan Graves was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
William Lowndes Yancey
William Lowndes Yancey was a journalist, politician, orator, diplomat and an American leader of the Southern secession movement.
William Lowndes Yancey was a journalist, politician, orator, diplomat and an American leader of the Southern secession movement.
William Pitt the Younger
William Pitt the Younger was a British politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
William Pitt the Younger was a British politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath
William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, PC (22 March 1684 – 7 July 1764) was an English politician, a Whig, created the first Earl of Bath in 1742 by King George II; he is sometimes stated to ...
William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, PC (22 March 1684 – 7 July 1764) was an English politician, a Whig, created the first Earl of Bath in 1742 by King George II; he is sometimes stated to ...
William Steuart
General Sir William Steuart, was a Scottish soldier, Commander-in-Chief of Queen Anne's Forces in Ireland and benefactor of Hanover Square, London.
General Sir William Steuart, was a Scottish soldier, Commander-in-Chief of Queen Anne's Forces in Ireland and benefactor of Hanover Square, London.
William Wakefield
William Hayward Wakefield (1801 - 19 September 1848) was an English colonel, the leader of the first colonizing expedition to New Zealand and one of the founders of Wellington.
William Hayward Wakefield (1801 - 19 September 1848) was an English colonel, the leader of the first colonizing expedition to New Zealand and one of the founders of Wellington.
William Walker (filibuster)
William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was a US lawyer, journalist and adventurer, who organized several private military expeditions into Latin America, with the intention of establi...
William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was a US lawyer, journalist and adventurer, who organized several private military expeditions into Latin America, with the intention of establi...
Édouard Alphonse James de Rothschild
Édouard Alphonse James de Rothschild (24 February 1868 – 30 June 1949) was a French financier and a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family of France.
Édouard Alphonse James de Rothschild (24 February 1868 – 30 June 1949) was a French financier and a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family of France.