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363 illustrations of famous people including: Johann Sebastian Bach, Francis Bacon, Phineas Barnum, Clara Barton, Pierre Beauregard, Ludwig von Beethoven, Alexander Graham Bell, Giovanni Bellini, Thomas H. Benton, Anne Boleyn, Napoleon Bonaparte, Daniel Boone, John Wilkes Booth, Lord Henry Brougham, John Brown, James Buchanan, Edmund Burke, General Ambrose Burnside, and more

Rosine Sarah Bernhardt was a French actress.

Sarah Bernhardt

Rosine Sarah Bernhardt was a French actress.

(1844-1923) Parisian actress who appeared in performances throughout USA, London and Europe.

Sarah Bernhardt

(1844-1923) Parisian actress who appeared in performances throughout USA, London and Europe.

(1744-1807) A famous Swiss mathematician and astronomer.

John Bernouilli

(1744-1807) A famous Swiss mathematician and astronomer.

"General Berry, born in Thomaston (now Rockland), Me., August 27th, 1824, died at Chancellorsville, Va., May 2nd, 1863. He originated and commanded for several years the Rockland Guard, a volunteer company, which attained a very high reputation for drill and discipline. At the beginning of the Civil War he entered the service as colonel of the Fourth Maine Infantry. He took part in the battle of Bull Run and the siege of Yorktown, was made a brigadier general, April 4th, 1862, and was given command of the Third Brigade of the Third Division of Heintzelman's Third Army Corps. He was present at the battles of Williamsburg and Fair Oaks, bore a conspicuous part in the Seven Days' fight, and was in the second Bull Run campaign and Chantilly. In January, 1863, he was nominated by the President as major general of volunteers, with rank dating from November 29th, 1862, confirmed by the Senate on March 9th, 1863, and placed in command of the Second Division of the Third Army Corps, succeeding General Sickles. At the battle of Chancellorsville he headed one of his brigades in several successful bayonet charges, and in one of them was killed by a shot from the enemy." —Leslie, 1896

General Hiram G. Berry

"General Berry, born in Thomaston (now Rockland), Me., August 27th, 1824, died at Chancellorsville,…

A marshal and Vice-Constable of France. He also served as chief of staff under Napoleon. He was born February 20, 1753 and died on June 1, 1815.

General Alexander Berthier

A marshal and Vice-Constable of France. He also served as chief of staff under Napoleon. He was born…

Bertrand du Guesclin.

Bertrand

Bertrand du Guesclin.

(1836-1901) British novelist and social reformer who wrote <I>The Children of Gideon, Conditions of Men</I> and <I>The People's Palace</I>

Walter Besant

(1836-1901) British novelist and social reformer who wrote The Children of Gideon, Conditions of Men…

(1635-1710) A famous English actor.

Thomas Betterton

(1635-1710) A famous English actor.

(1519-1605) A French Protestant theologian and reformer.

Theodore de Beza

(1519-1605) A French Protestant theologian and reformer.

Bias, one of the seven sages of Greece; a native of Priene, an Ionia; celebrated for his practical knowledge and strict regard to justice. He flourished about 550 B.C., and died at a very advanced age.

Bias

Bias, one of the seven sages of Greece; a native of Priene, an Ionia; celebrated for his practical knowledge…

(1750-1778) Naval officer who helped capture several British ships.

Nicholas Biddle

(1750-1778) Naval officer who helped capture several British ships.

Portrait of De Bienvillie. Attacked Pensacola when troubles began.

Sieur de Bienville

Portrait of De Bienvillie. Attacked Pensacola when troubles began.

(1680-1767) Famous colonizer and governor of French Louisiana.

Sieur de Bienville

(1680-1767) Famous colonizer and governor of French Louisiana.

(1680-1767) Governor of French Louisiana.

Sieur de Bienville

(1680-1767) Governor of French Louisiana.

John Bigelow (November 25, 1817 – December 19, 1911) was an American lawyer and statesman. He was one of the editors of the <em>Evening Post</em>

John Bigelow

John Bigelow (November 25, 1817 – December 19, 1911) was an American lawyer and statesman. He…

Governor of Delaware

Benjamin T. Biggs

Governor of Delaware

Richard Foxe (sometimes Richard Fox) (c. 1448 - 5 October 1528) was an English churchman, successively Bishop of Exeter, Bath and Wells, Durham, and Winchester, Lord Privy Seal, and founder of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Bishop Fox

Richard Foxe (sometimes Richard Fox) (c. 1448 - 5 October 1528) was an English churchman, successively…

(1815-1898) The first chancellor of the German Empire

Prince Bismarck

(1815-1898) The first chancellor of the German Empire

Otto von Bismarck was the Duke of Lauenburg, Prime Minister of Prussia, and Chancellor of the North German Confederation and of the German Empire.

Prince Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck was the Duke of Lauenburg, Prime Minister of Prussia, and Chancellor of the North…

Prussian stateman.

Otto von Bismark

Prussian stateman.

Bjornstjerna Magnus Frederick Ferdinand, a Swedish statesman and writer.

Bjornstjerne Bjornson

Bjornstjerna Magnus Frederick Ferdinand, a Swedish statesman and writer.

(1832-1910) Norwegian writer and statesman who is known for writing <I>Yes, We love This Land of Ours</I>, the Norwegian National anthem

Bjornstjorne Bjornson

(1832-1910) Norwegian writer and statesman who is known for writing Yes, We love This Land of Ours,…

(1767-1838) Native American Chief of the Sac and Fox tribes famous for his involvement in the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War.

Black Hawk

(1767-1838) Native American Chief of the Sac and Fox tribes famous for his involvement in the War of…

Edward the Black Prince

Edward the Black Prince wearing full armor during the fourteenth century. He was the eldest son of King…

Black was a general in the 37th Illinois regiment and was wounded in the battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove.

General John C. Black

Black was a general in the 37th Illinois regiment and was wounded in the battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie…

(1810-1883) Judge that struggled to maintain the Union during the Civil War.

Jeremiah Black

(1810-1883) Judge that struggled to maintain the Union during the Civil War.

(1841-1898) Scottish novelist who wrote <em>Love and Marriage</em>, <em>In Silk Attire</em>, <em>A Daughter of Heth</em>, <em>The Strange Adventures of a Phaeton</em>, <em>A Princess of Thule</em>, and more.

William Black

(1841-1898) Scottish novelist who wrote Love and Marriage, In Silk Attire, A Daughter…

Served as elector on the Breckenridge presidential ticket.

Gen. Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn

Served as elector on the Breckenridge presidential ticket.

(1650-1729) An English physician and poet.

Sir Richard Blackmore

(1650-1729) An English physician and poet.

(1723-1780) An English jurist who in 1759 published a new edition of the <em>Great Charter and Charter of the Forest</em>.

Sir William Blackstone

(1723-1780) An English jurist who in 1759 published a new edition of the Great Charter and Charter…

(1830-1893) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator from Maine, and secretary of state.

James G. Blaine

(1830-1893) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator from Maine, and secretary…

Blaine was a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from Maine, U.S. Secretary of State, and ran for presidency.

James G. Blaine

Blaine was a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from Maine, U.S. Secretary of State, and ran for presidency.

(1830-1983) An American statesman, legislator of Maine, member of the House of Representatives of the National Congress, Speaker of the House, member of the Senate, and Secretary of State.

James Gillespie Blaine

(1830-1983) An American statesman, legislator of Maine, member of the House of Representatives of the…

James Gillespie Blaine was a U.S. Representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. Senator from Maine, two-time United States Secretary of State, and champion of the Half-Breeds.

James Gillespie Blaine

James Gillespie Blaine was a U.S. Representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives,…

Francis Preston Blair Jr. (1821 - 1875) was an American politician and Union Army general during the American Civil War. He served as a U.S. Senator and Representative for the state of Missouri and was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President in 1868.

Francis Preston Blair Jr.

Francis Preston Blair Jr. (1821 - 1875) was an American politician and Union Army general during the…

(1834-1920) United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire.

Henry W. Blair

(1834-1920) United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire.

Clergyman and educator, known for the College of William and Mary.

Reverend Dr. Blair

Clergyman and educator, known for the College of William and Mary.

First Governor of Nevada

Henry G. Blaisdell

First Governor of Nevada

Blaise Pascal.

Blaise

Blaise Pascal.

(1598-1657) British Naval officer

Admiral Blake

(1598-1657) British Naval officer

Admiral Blake was involved in the Dutch War

Admiral Robert Blake

Admiral Blake was involved in the Dutch War

(1833-1912) Canadian statesman, privy council and queen's council member, and Premier of Ontario, Canada.

Edward Blake

(1833-1912) Canadian statesman, privy council and queen's council member, and Premier of Ontario, Canada.

(1833-1912) Elected to the Canadian House of Commons

Hon. Edward Blake

(1833-1912) Elected to the Canadian House of Commons

Famous social reformer.

Lillie Devereux Blake

Famous social reformer.

(1757-1827) An English poet, painter, and printmaker.

William Blake

(1757-1827) An English poet, painter, and printmaker.

Johnston Blakeley also spelled Johnston Blakely (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812.

Johnston Blakeley

Johnston Blakeley also spelled Johnston Blakely (October 1781 - October 1814) was an officer in the…

(1188-1252) Queen of France who governed for her young son

Blanche of Castille

(1188-1252) Queen of France who governed for her young son

Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Blanco (28 February 1829 – 28 July 1899) was President of Venezuela for three separate terms, from 1870–1877, from 1879–1884, and from 1886–1887.

Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Blanco

Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Blanco (28 February 1829 – 28 July 1899) was President of Venezuela for three…

Military officer born in Spain in 1833. He served as governor-general of Cuba.

Ramon y Arenas Blanco

Military officer born in Spain in 1833. He served as governor-general of Cuba.

Superintendent of the New Jersey Southern railroad and New York and Long Branch railroad.

Rufus Blodgett

Superintendent of the New Jersey Southern railroad and New York and Long Branch railroad.

(1757-1827) English poet, painter, and printmaker.

Robert Bloomfield

(1757-1827) English poet, painter, and printmaker.

(1835-1911) Picture of Governor William D. Bloxham during 1879. Bloxham served as Florida's thirteenth governor (1881-1885) and seventeenth governor (1897-1901).

William D. Bloxham

(1835-1911) Picture of Governor William D. Bloxham during 1879. Bloxham served as Florida's thirteenth…

(1313-1375) An Italian author and poet, a friend and correspondent of Petrarch, an important Renaissance humanist in his own right and author of a number of notable works including <em>On Famous Women</em> and the <em>Decameron</em>.

Giovanni Boccaccio

(1313-1375) An Italian author and poet, a friend and correspondent of Petrarch, an important Renaissance…

(1698-1783) A Swiss literary critic who was the first to make English literature known in Germany and wrote dramas and <em>The Deluge</em>, <em>Noah</em>, and <em>Critical Letters</em>.

Johann Jakob Bodmer

(1698-1783) A Swiss literary critic who was the first to make English literature known in Germany and…

Charles Stuart Boggs (28 January 1811 - 22 April 1877) served in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.

Captain Charles Stewart Boggs

Charles Stuart Boggs (28 January 1811 - 22 April 1877) served in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American…

A French poet and critic. He was born November 1, 1636 and died March 13, 1711.

Boileau

A French poet and critic. He was born November 1, 1636 and died March 13, 1711.

(1636-1711) A French poet.

Nicolas Boileau

(1636-1711) A French poet.

(1507-1536) Second wife of Henry VIII, Mother of Queen Elizabeth I

Anne Boleyn

(1507-1536) Second wife of Henry VIII, Mother of Queen Elizabeth I

(1678-1751) Henry Bolingbroke was an English statesman and political writer.

Lord Bolingbroke

(1678-1751) Henry Bolingbroke was an English statesman and political writer.

A Venezuelan military and political leader. He helped lead Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela to independence during his lifetime.

Simón Bolívar

A Venezuelan military and political leader. He helped lead Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru,…