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Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859) left, and Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm (1786-1859) right, German philologists and folklorists. The English speaking world knows them best for their fairy tales Kinder- und

John Baldwin Buckstone (1802-1879) English comic actor and playwright born at Hoxton, London. Made his first London appearance on 30 January 1823 at the Surrey Theatre in Fortunes of Nigel based

Thomas Wakley (1795-1862) English medical and social reformer and friend of William Cobbett. Founded the medical journal The Lancet in 1823. Exposed adulteration of foodstuffs (1851-1860)

A. j. Garnerin
A.j. Garnerin, Aeronaut By Jules Porreau, 1853

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR: Pierre Philippe Marie Aristide Denfert-Rochereau, (born Saint-Maixent-l Ecole)
FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR: Pierre Philippe Marie Aristide Denfert-Rochereau, (born Saint-Maixent-l Ecole 11 January 1823; died Versailles 11 May 1878), was a French serviceman and politician

Franco-Prussian War: General Chanzy, Antoine Eugafaa
Franco-Prussian War: General Chanzy, Antoine Eugafa

The Council Held by the Rats, by Gustave Dorafaa
The Council Held by the Rats, by Gustave Dorafa

Chart from London Bills of Mortality
Chart compiled from London Bills of Mortality for 1796 - 1800, showing the number of deaths from various causes and the number of deaths at different ages

The Good Motive By Auguste Hadamard, 1823 - 1886, French, Salon Of Beaux Arts, 1880, 19th Century, Liszt Gourmet Archive, Food And Drink, Dinner Table, Carafe, Glass, Glasses, Plates, Men, Servant

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Painting from FRANK DILLON, 1823 - 1909, british topographical painter, noted for his views of Egypt. engraving 1879

Interior of Cree Indian tent. Man smoking: Papoose in cradle : Cooking pot suspended over fire. From John Franklin " Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea", London, 1823

Copper Indian girl mending snow shoe. From John Franklin " Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea", London, 1823. Colored lithograph

Faraday on electromagnetism, 1823
Faraday on electromagnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing expected results of experiments on electromagnetism

Defunct Linnaean taxonomy, 1823 C017 / 8071
Defunct Linnaean taxonomy. 19th-century artworks of mammals and reptiles classified according to now mostly defunct Linnaean taxonomy

Defunct Linnaean taxonomy, 1823 C017 / 8070
Defunct Linnaean taxonomy. 19th-century artworks of a range of mammals classified according to now mostly defunct Linnaean taxonomy

Musical notation and tables, 1823 C017 / 8069
Musical notation and tables, 19th century. At upper left are a set of musical scores, showing examples of musical notation and keys

Mechanics illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8068
Mechanics illustrations, 19th century. Across top are three types of lever, with the weights and pivots in different locations. Below these are several systems of pulleys and a weighing balance

Fish illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8067
Fish illustrations, 19th century. These ten fish are (top to bottom, left to right): a Conger eel; a tube-eye fish (Stylephorus chordatus); a swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8066
Insect illustrations, 19th century. These insects include (from top to bottom): two mantids (Mantis oratoria, now Iris oratoria; and Mantis siccifolia), a cricket (Gryllus montrosus)

Botany illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8064
Botany illustrations, 19th century. These illustrations show plant taxonomy (Linnean classes and orders) as established by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) in his Systema Naturae (1735)

Botany illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8063
Botany illustrations, 19th century. These illustrations show compound leaves. Compound leaves are those where the leaf is divided into separate leaflets

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8065
Insect illustrations, 19th century. The insects shown here include: a stag beetle (Lucanus cervus, top left); a Papilio swallowtail butterfly (upper right); a Dytiscus diving beetle (top right)

Botany illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8062
Botany illustrations, 19th century. These illustrations show inflorescences (top) and simple leaves (bottom). Inflorescences are clusters of flowers

Astronomy diagrams, 1823 C017 / 8060
Astronomy diagrams, 19th century. These relate to observing and describing the position of stars and other objects in the night sky. Across top are right, oblique and parallel spheres

Solar system diagram, 1823 C017 / 8059
Solar system diagram, 19th century. This diagram shows the Sun (centre) and the orbits and astronomical symbols of the planets and major asteroids, with a comet (parabolic orbit)

Astronomy diagrams, 1823 C017 / 8058
Astronomy diagrams, 19th century. At centre is an armillary sphere, a device with moveable interlocking rings representing the circles of the celestial sphere

Human anatomy, 1823 C017 / 8057
Human anatomy. 19th-century illustrations showing the anatomy of a human skull (upper left), brain and spinal column (upper centre), chest and abdominal organs (lungs, heart, liver, stomach)

Middle Eastern alphabets, 1823 C017 / 8056
Middle Eastern alphabets. 19th-century tables showing the scripts and alphabets used in Hebrew, Samaritan (Hebrew and Aramaic), Phoenician (Proto-Canaanite, coin numbers)

Italian operatic bass. Lablache as the quack Doctor Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizettis 1823 opera, L elisir d amore
LUIGI LABLACHE (1794-1858). Italian operatic bass. Lablache as the quack Doctor Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizettis 1823 opera, L elisir d amore. Contemporary lithograph

Japanese actress Segawa Kikunojo in the role of Hashihime in Murasaki Shikibus Tale of Genji
JAPAN: TALE OF GENJI. Japanese actress Segawa Kikunojo in the role of Hashihime in Murasaki Shikibus Tale of Genji. Woodcut by Toyokuni Utagawa, c1823

Plate 4 in Reliquiae Diluvianae (1823)
Compares the jaw of a modern Cape hyena (top) with the larger jaws of the extinct hyena species found at Kirkdale Cave

HERNANDEZ AMORES, Germ n (1823-1894). Saint Antonio Maria Claret. Portrait of Saint Anthony

ARRIETA, Emilio (1823-1894)

South American soldier, statesman and revolutionary leader. Painting by Jose Gil de Castro, 1823
SIMON BOLIVAR (1783-1830). South American soldier, statesman and revolutionary leader. Painting by Jose Gil de Castro, 1823

Sir Ilay Campbell
SIR ILAY CAMPBELL Scottish judge, depicted walking in the streets of Edinburgh. Date: 1734 - 1823

John Elliott Cairnes
JOHN ELLIOTT CAIRNES Irish economist Date: 1823 - 1878

Simon Bolivar Buckner
SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER American Confederate general who surrendered to Grant at Fort Donelson in 1862 : editor of the Louisville Courier, governor of Kentucky. Date: 1823 - 1914

Chichester Carlingford
CHICHESTER SAMUEL PARKINSON- FORTESCUE, baron CARLINGFORD Statesman, Privy Seal. Date: 1823 - 1898

Two travelers stand in front of a Hachiman shrine in Kuramae, Japan, during the Year of the Ram
HACHIMAN SHRINE, c1823. Two travelers stand in front of a Hachiman shrine in Kuramae, Japan, during the Year of the Ram, indicated by the picture of the ram. Woodblock print by Gakutei Yashima, c1823

The Birth of the Monroe Doctrine. Left to right: John Quincy Adams, William Harris Crawford, William Wirt
MONROE DOCTRINE, 1823. The Birth of the Monroe Doctrine. Left to right: John Quincy Adams, William Harris Crawford, William Wirt, President James Monroe, John C. Calhoun, Daniel D

The Monroe Doctrine in President James Monroes handwriting, from the message to Congress, 2 December 1823
MONROE DOCTRINE, 1823. The Monroe Doctrine in President James Monroes handwriting, from the message to Congress, 2 December 1823

CARTOON: JAUNDICE, 1823. French cartoon by Charles Aubry depicting Achilles afflicted with jaundice in a scene from Racines Iphigenia. Cartoon from a series of medical cartoons, 1823

BRATISLAVA CASTLE, 1823. View from Bratislava (Pressburg) Castle, Slovakia. Steel engraving, 1823

DWARF: SIMON PaP, 1823. Line and stipple engraving, English, 1823

AUSTRIA: VIENNA, 1823. View from the Biber Bastion at Vienna, Austria. Steel engraving, 1823

SCHOENBRUNN PALACE, 1823. Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria. Steel engraving, 1823

GERMANY: REGENSBURG, 1823. View of Regensburg Cathedral in Regensburg, Germany. Steel engraving, English, 1823, after a drawing by Robert Batty

GERMANY: NUREMBERG, 1823. View of Nuremberg Castle, Nuremberg, Germany. Steel engraving, English, 1823, after a drawing by Robert Batty

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In the year 1823, a myriad of fascinating events and creations unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. Scientific discoveries took center stage as astronomers delved into the intricate epicycles of Mercury and Venus, unraveling celestial mysteries that had long perplexed humanity. Meanwhile, horticulturists marveled at the Nerine's six captivating varieties and the Protea's seven enchanting species, showcasing nature's boundless creativity. Amidst this scientific fervor, medical pioneer Edward Jenner made groundbreaking strides in immunization alongside his contemporary Thiriat. Their tireless efforts paved the way for future advancements in healthcare that would save countless lives. Artistic brilliance also flourished during this era. The Great He-Goat emerged from Francisco de Goya's brush strokes between 1820 to 1823, depicting a hauntingly powerful symbol of human folly and vice. Goya further captivated audiences with his poignant masterpiece "The Drowning Dog, " evoking raw emotions through his masterful use of color and composition. Notable figures graced society during this time as well. John Passmore Edwards became immortalized in Vanity Fair by Spy’s skilled hand; his philanthropic endeavors left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations today. Sir Francis Ronalds pushed boundaries with pioneering electrical experiments while Jean Henri Fabre unraveled nature's secrets through meticulous observations. Across continents, Abraham-Louis Breguet revolutionized horology with his innovative timepieces that blended elegance and precision seamlessly. In America's Cape Hatteras National Seashore stood Ocracoke Lighthouse—a beacon guiding sailors safely home amidst treacherous waters since its construction in 1823. As we reflect upon these remarkable achievements from two centuries ago, it becomes evident how each discovery or creation has shaped our present reality—reminding us of humanity's ceaseless pursuit of knowledge and beauty across various realms: science, art, medicine, philanthropy, and beyond.