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A curated volume pairs engraved likenesses with concise memoirs of eminent historical figures across literature, science, art, and politics. Each entry presents a portrait followed by a compact life sketch summarizing origins, principal achievements, and notable contributions, often emphasizing intellectual work, discoveries, or public service. Selections range from poets and artists to natural philosophers and statesmen, with contextual details about major works, scientific advances, or public roles and occasional commentary on character and reputation. The compilation aims to inform a general readership by offering accessible, illustrated biographical sketches that highlight accomplishments and situate individuals within their cultural or scientific spheres.

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Title: The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 1 (of 7)

Author: Arthur Thomas Malkin

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THE
GALLERY OF PORTRAITS:
WITH
MEMOIRS.
VOL. I.
COMMITTEE.
Chairman—The Right Hon. the LORD CHANCELLOR.
Vice-Chairman—The Right Hon. LORD JOHN RUSSEL, M.P., Paymaster General.
Treasurer—WILLIAM TOOKE, Esq., M.P., F.R.S.
  • W. Allen, Esq., F.R and R.A.S.
  • Rt. Hon. Visc. Althorp, M.P. Chancellor of the Exchequer.
  • Rt. Hon. Lord Auckland, President of the Board of Trade.
  • W. B. Baring, Esq., M.P.
  • Capt. F. Beaufort, R.N., F.R. and R.A.S., Hydrographer to the Admiralty.
  • Sir C. Bell, F.R.S.L and E.
  • John Bostock, M.D., F.R.S.
  • The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Chichester.
  • William Coulson, Esq.
  • R. D. Craig, Esq.
  • Wm. Crawford, Esq.
  • J. Frederick Daniell, Esq., F.R.S.
  • Rt. Hon. Lord Dover, F.R.S., F.S.A.
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  • T. F. Ellis, Esq., M.A., F.R.A.S.
  • John Elliotson, M.D., F.R.S.
  • Howard Elphinstone, Esq., M.A.
  • Thomas Falconer, Esq.
  • I. L. Goldsmid, Esq., F.R. and R.A.S.
  • B. Gompertz, Esq., F.R. and R.A.S.
  • G. B. Greenough, Esq., F.R. and L.S.
  • H. Hallam, Esq., F.R.S., M.A.
  • M. D. Hill, Esq., M.P.
  • Rowland Hill, Esq., F.R.A.S.
  • Edwin Hill, Esq.
  • Rt. Hon. Sir J. C. Hobhouse, Bart. M.P., Secretary at War.
  • David Jardine, Esq., M.A.
  • The Rt. Hon. the Lord Chief Justice of England.
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  • Th. Hewitt Key, Esq., M.A.
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  • A. T. Malkin, Esq., M.A.
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  • Dr. A. T. Thomson, F.L.S.
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  • John Ward, Esq.
  • H. Waymouth, Esq.
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  • John Wrottesley, Esq., M.A., Sec. R.A.S.
LOCAL COMMITTEES.
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    • Rev. W. Johnson.
    • Mr. Miller.
  • Ashburton—J. F. Kingston, Esq.
  • Bilston—Rev. W. Leigh.
  • Birmingham—Reverend J. Corrie, F.R.S. Chairman.
    • Paul Moon James, Esq., Treasurer.
    • Jos. Parkes, Esq. }
    • W. Redfern, Esq.  } Honorary Secs.
  • Bonn—Leonard Horner, Esq., F.R.S.L. & E.
  • Bristol—J. N. Sanders, Esq., Chairman.
    • J. Reynolds, Esq., Treasurer.
    • J. B. Estlin, Esq., F.L.S., Secretary.
  • Bury St. Edmunds—B. Bevan, Esq.
  • Cambridge—Rev. James Bowstead, M.A.
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    • Rev. Leonard Jenyns, M.A., F.L.S.
    • Rev. John Lodge, M.A.
    • Rev. Geo. Peacock, M.A. F.R.S. & G.S.
    • Rev. Prof. Sedgwick M.A., F.R.S. & G.S.
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    • Rev. George Waddington.
  • Canterbury—Alexander B. Higgins. Esq.
  • Canton—J. F. Davis, Esq., F.R.S.
  • Carnarvon—R. A. Poole, Esq.
    • William Roberts, Esq.
  • Chester—Hayes Lyon, Esq.
    • Dr. Cumming.
    • Dr. Jones.
    • Henry Potts, Esq.
    • Dr. Thackery.
    • Rev. Mr. Thorp.
    • —— Wardell, Esq.
    • —— Wedge, Esq.
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    • D. Bannatyne, Esq.
    • Rt. Grahame, Esq.
    • Professor Mylne.
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    • Mr. T. Atkinson, Honorary Secretary.
  • Glamorganshire—Dr. Malkin, Cowbridge.
    • Rev. B. R, Paul, Lantwit.
    • W. Williams, Esq. Aberpergwm.
  • Holywell—The Rev. J. Blackwall.
  • Keighley, Yorkshire—Rev. T. Dury, M.A.
  • Launceston—Rev. J. Barfitt.
  • Leamington Spa—Dr. Loudon, M.D.
  • Leeds—J. Marshall, Esq.
    • Benjamin Gott, Esq.
    • J. Marshall, Jun., Esq.
  • Lewes—J. W. Woollgar, Esq.
  • Liverpool Local Association—Dr. Traill, Chairman.
    • J. Mulleneux, Esq., Treasurer.
    • Rev. W. Sheperd.
    • J. Ashton Yates, Esq.
  • Ludlow—T. A. Knight, Esq., P.H.S.
  • Maidenhead—R. Goolden, Esq., F.L.S.
  • Manchester Local Association—G. W. Wood, Esq., M.P., Chairman.
    • Benjamin Heywood, Esq., Treasurer.
    • T. W. Winstanley, Esq., Hon. Sec.
    • Sir G. Philips, Bart., M.P.
  • Monmouth—J. H. Moggridge, Esq.
  • Neath—John Rowland, Esq.
  • Newcastle—James Losh, Esq.
    • Rev. W. Turner.
  • Newport—Ab. Clarke, Esq.
    • T. Cooke, Jun., Esq.
    • R. G. Kirkpatrick, Esq.
  • Newport Pagnell—J. Millar, Esq.
  • Newton, Montgomeryshire—W. Pugh, Esq.
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  • Rippon—Rev. H. P. Hamilton, M.A., F.R.S. and G.S.
    • Rev. P. Ewart, M.A.
  • Ruthen—Rev. the Warden of.
    • Humphreys Jones, Esq.
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  • Shrewsbury—R. A. Slaney, Esq., M.P.
  • South Petherton—John Nicholetts, Esq.
  • St. Asaph—Rev. George Strong.
  • Stockport—H. Marsland, Esq., Treasurer.
    • Henry Coppock, Esq., Secretary.
  • Tavistock—Rev. W. Evans.
    • John Rundle, Esq.
  • Warwick—Dr. Conolly.
    • The Rev. William Field, (Leamington).
  • Waterford—Sir John Newport. Bart., M.P.
  • Wolverhampton—J. Pearson, Esq.
  • Worcester—Dr. Corbett, M.D.
    • Dr. Hastings. M.D.
    • C. H. Hebb, Esq.
  • Wrexham—Thomas Edgworth, Esq.
    • J. E. Bowman, Esq., F.L.S., Treasurer.
    • Major William Lloyd.
  • Yarmouth—C. E. Rumbold, Esq., M.P.
    • Dawson Turner, Esq.
  • York—Rev. J. Kenrick, M.A.
    • John Wood, Esq., M.P.
THOMAS COATES, Secretary, No. 59, Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
Printed by William Clowes, Stamford Street.
UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE.

THE
GALLERY OF PORTRAITS:
WITH
MEMOIRS.
 
VOLUME I.

LONDON:
CHARLES KNIGHT, PALL-MALL EAST.
1833.
PRICE ONE GUINEA, BOUND IN CLOTH.