1709 Collection (page 5)

Anton Kern (Bohemian, 1709 - 1747), A Ceiling with Apollo Presiding over Military and Historical Learning, 1740s, watercolor, pen and gray ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper

Bartolomeo Guidobono (Italian, 1654 - 1709), Seated Sibyl, brush and brown, blue, and gray ink over black chalk and graphite, heightened with white on laid paper

Meindert Hobbema (Dutch, 1638 - 1709), The Travelers, oil on canvas

Sky map for the northern and southern skies performed in Mercator projection, Johannes de Broen, unknown, in or after 1709

The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity, Francesco Trevisani, 1709

Italian Landscape with muleteer, Nicolaes Piemont, c. 1690 - in or before 1709

Italian Landscape with turned snapped tree, Nicolaes Piemont, c. 1690 - in or before 1709

Title page for Abraham Bloemaert, Fondamenten der Teecken-konst, foundations of drawingPart One

Miraculous healing of Jeske Klaes, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz (II), Cornelis van der Sys, 1709

Engraving showing cross sections of a warship. " Nuewe tafel voor alle Lief hebbers en Zeevaarende persoonen vertoonende een Oorloghs-schip...." Anonymous, Pieter Schenk (I), unknown, 1709

A Wooded Landscape with Travelers on a Path through a Hamlet; Meindert Hobbema, Dutch, 1638 - 1709, and Abraham Storck, Dutch

Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms Supposing Them to be Conjurers Signed and dated, lower left: " S. Gilpin. 1709.", Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Sculpture, Sir Isaac Newton, John Cheere, 1709-1787, British

Francesco Fontebasso after Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, 1709-1769), Saint Gregoire I Delivering Souls from Purgatory, 1744, etching on laid paper

MASSACHUSETTS PSALTER. The Massachusetts Psalter, or, Psalms of David, with the Gospel according to John. In columns of Native American and English

WILLIAM CONGREVE (1670-1729). English dramatist. Oil on canvas, 1709, by Sir Godfrey Kneller

INDENTED BANKNOTE, 1709. New York fifty shilling indented paper bill, 1709

CAROLINA: HISTORY, 1709. A New Voyage to Carolina, by John Lawson. Printed at London, 1709

Mens Fashions, 1845
Illustration depicting two men, each wearing a coat and carrying cane, 1845. One holds a hat in his hand while the other is wearing his, with his back turned to the viewer

A representation of Bartolomeu Lourenco de Gusmaos man-carrying ornithopter of 1709. Wood engraving, American, 1857
FLYING MACHINE, 1709. A representation of Bartolomeu Lourenco de Gusmaos man-carrying ornithopter of 1709. Wood engraving, American, 1857

(1676-1721). Scottish sailor, the basis of Daniel Defoes character of Robinson Crusoe
ALEXANDER SELKIRK (1676-1721). Scottish sailor, the basis of Daniel Defoes character of Robinson Crusoe. Selkirk discovered, 1709

Plate showing Gusmaos Passarola 1709

Matthew Tindal ((1657-1733) English Christian Deist. Title page of his Four Discourses.... 1709, including Of the Liberty of the Press

The third Eddystone lighthouse on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England. Built by John Rudyerd was first lit in 1709 and destroyed by fire on 2 December 1755

Eliz Petrovna / Russia / Eng
ELIZABETH PETROVNA Empress of Russia (1741-62) Date: 1709 - 1762

WILLIAM CONGREVE (1670-1729). English dramatist. Line engraving, English, 18th century, after a painting, 1709, by Sir Godfrey Kneller

ALEXANDER SELKIRK (1676-1721). Scottish sailor, the basis of Daniel Defoes character of Robinson Crusoe. Selkirk discovered in 1709 by signalling with fire to a passing ship from the shore of

ALEXANDER SELKIRK / n(1676-1721). Scottish sailor, the basis of Daniel Defoes character
ALEXANDER SELKIRK /n(1676-1721). Scottish sailor, the basis of Daniel Defoes character of Robinson Crusoe. Selkirk discovered, 1709

WILLIAM CONGREVE (1670-1729). English dramatist. Line engraving, English, 1794, after a painting, 1709, by Sir Godfrey Kneller

BATTLE OF MALPLAQUET, 1709. War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1713. The Battle of Malplaquet, France, in which the Grand Alliance of England, the Netherlands, and Austria defeated France in 1709

WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION. The Battle of Malplaquet, France, in which the Grand Alliance of England, the Netherlands, and Austria defeated France, 1709. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

Stanislaw Leszczynski
STANISLAW I LESZCZYNSKI elected 1704 but deposed 1709 not by his own people but by interference from Austria and Russia : instead, he became ruler of Lorraine. Date: 1677 - 1766

Sir Piercy Brett
SIR PIERCY BRETT Naval commander, Admiral. Date: 1709 - 1781

Isaac Casaubon, French classical scholar
Isaac Casaubon (1559-1614), French classical scholar and philologist. Casaubon published a wide range of Latin and Greek texts with accompanying commentary

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Russian bombardment of Noteborg (Petrokrepost), from an island on the Neva River, during the Great Northern War, 1702. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Peter the Great commanding the Russian army against the Swedes at the Battle of Poltava, Great Northern War, 1709. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Flight of Swedish King Charles XII after losing the Battle of Poltava to Peter the Great, 1709. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Italy, Puglia, Lecce, Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Vescovile (b. 1709)
Italy, Puglia, Lecce, Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Vescovile (b.1709)

Russian victory at Pultowa
The captured standards after the battle of Poltava(also spelt Pultowa)

EDINBURGH
A narrow, steep close, believed to date from 1544, named after Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees, Lord Advocate of Scotland 1692-1709 and 1711-13

Enlisting for War
Enlisting for Charles XIIs rash war with Russia : though initially successful, he will ultimately be decisively defeated at Poltowa in 1709

Johann Fried. Helvetius
JOHANN FRIEDRICH HELVETIUS German physician and alchemist

Second Earl Feversham
LOUIS DE DURAS, second earl of FEVERSHAM British military commander

Eliz Petrovna / Russia / Tch
ELIZABETH PETROVNA Empress of Russia (1741-62)

Wilcox the Cupper / Advert
An advertisement for Wilcox cupper at Royal Bagnio for 20 years, now liveth at Newgate.. for shaving, cupping He is always ready to cup either at home or abroad !!

Siege of Tournai
SIEGE OF TOURNAI - Marlborough attacks the town, bravely defended by de Surville : after 56 days it is forced to surrender

Battle of Cassano
BATTLE OF CASSANO - the Austrians under prince Eugene of Savoy, though a much smaller force, defeat the French under the duc de Vendome

Battle of Worcester
BATTLE OF WORCESTER - the last pitched battle of the war is an overwhelming defeat of the royalists by Cromwells much larger force. Charles II, . in command, has to flee

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"1709: A Year of Resilience, Enlightenment, and Adventure" In the year 1709, amidst a backdrop of historical events and remarkable individuals, the world witnessed tales of bravery, intellectual pursuit, and cultural exchange. Samuel Johnson Reynolds emerged as a prominent figure during this time, his contributions shaping literature for generations to come. Meanwhile, in Epworth, Lincolnshire on that fateful day of February 9th, young John Wesley's life was forever altered when a fire engulfed his father's rectory. The image captured in a line engraving from the 19th century immortalizes the moment when Samuel Wesley knelt down in prayerful desperation while flames consumed their home. This incident would later inspire John Wesley to become an influential theologian and founder of Methodism. The year also marked significant milestones elsewhere. The Tatler made its debut as England's first-ever magazine issue in 1709—a publication that would pave the way for modern journalism. In Oxford, Samuel Johnson embarked on his academic journey—an endeavor that would shape him into one of history's greatest literary figures. Across continents and cultures, connections were forged. Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa became entangled in political intrigue between China and Russia; their interactions leaving lasting impressions on both nations. Meanwhile, the construction of Rudyerds Eddystone Lighthouse stood tall as a testament to human ingenuity—guiding sailors safely through treacherous waters. As ideas flourished throughout Europe during this era known as "The Enlightenment, " Julien Offroy LA Mettrie challenged conventional thinking with his controversial writings on materialism and determinism. Driven by curiosity and thirst for knowledge, D r. Johnson embarked on a Highland Tour—immersing himself in Scotland's rugged landscapes while expanding his understanding of culture beyond London's boundaries. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected threads wove together within the tapestry of 1709—a year where resilience, enlightenment, and adventure prevailed.