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CHICAGO, 1820. Chicago as it looked in 1820, with Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable s
CHICAGO, 1820. Chicago as it looked in 1820, with Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sables somewhat improved cabin on the right. Lithograph, American, c1857

FRANCE: VERSAILLES, 1750s. View of the royal Palace and town of Versailles, France. Painting by Jean Baptiste Martin, mid-18th century

COROT: ROMAN FORUM. The Roman Forum seen from the Farnese Garden. Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 19th century

COROT: COLOSSEUM. The Colosseum seen from the Farnese Gardens. Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1826

MOLIERE AND LOUIS XIV. Moliere Breakfasting with Louis XIV at Versailles. Photogravure after a painting by Jean-Leon Gerome, late 19th century

PERFECT GARDENER, 1690. Title page to The Perfect Gardener by Jean-Baptiste de la Quintinie, published in Paris, 1690

COMTE de ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Pen-and-ink drawing, American, 1906

COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). French soldier. Contemporary drawing attributed to his Swedish aide-de-camp in America, Count Hans Axel Fersen

JEAN BAPTISTE RACINE (1639-1699). French dramatic poet. Aquatint, English, 1819

JEAN-PHILLIPPE RAMEAU (1683-1764). French composer and music theorist. Oil on canvas by Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805)

ROBERT WALPOLE (1676-1745). 1st Earl of Orford. English statesman. Wearing the robes of Chancellor of the Exchequer. Oil on canvas, c1740, from the studio of Jean Baptiste van Loo

MARIE JOSEPHINE OF SAVOY (1753-1810). Princess of Sardinia and Piedmont and Countess of Provence. In front of a portrait of her father, King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia, and a bust of her husband

MARIE THERESE OF SAVOY (1756-1805). Princess of Sardinia and Piedmont and Countess of Artois. In front a portrait of her mother

WILLIAM MURRAY (1705-1793). 1st Earl of Mansfield. British jurist. Oil painting by Jean Baptiste Van Loo

THEATRE: VERSAILLES. A performance of Molieres Le Malade Imaginaire in Versailles
THEATRE: VERSAILLES. A performance of Molieres " Le Malade Imaginaire" in Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV

LOUIS XVIII (1755-1824). King of France, 1814-1824. Louis XVIII in his coronation robes. Line engraving, 19th century, by Jean Baptiste Raphael Urbain Massard

HENRI LACORDAIRE (1802-1861). Full name: Jean-Baptiste-Henri Lacordaire. French prelate

H. F. R. de LAMENNAIS (1782-1854). Hughes-Felicite-Robert de Lamennais. French priest
H.F.R. de LAMENNAIS (1782-1854). Hughes-Felicite-Robert de Lamennais. French priest and philosopher. Lithograph, French, after the painting, 1827, by Paulin Jean-Baptiste Guerin

CHEVALIER DE LAMARCK (1744-1829). Jean Baptiste Lamarck. French naturalist. Etching, French, early 19th century

FASHODA, SUDAN, 1898. General Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian army, raises the Egyptian flag in Fashoda, Sudan, September 19, 1898

JEAN-BAPTISTE D ESTAING (1729-1794). Comte Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Henri-Hector d Estaing. French naval commander. Aquatint, c1780, by P. Frieselhem

ANATOLE FRANCE (1844-1924). Pseudonym of Jacques-Anatole-Francois Thibault. French writer. Caricature lithograph, 1909, by Jean-Baptiste Guth

JEAN-BAPTISTE DE CHAUDORDY. (1826-1899). French diplomat and politician. Engraving, 1876

JEAN-BAPTISTE COLBERT (1619-1683). French politician. Lithograph, 19th century

LETIZIA BONAPARTE (1750-1836). Mother of Napoleon Bonaparte. Oil, 1800, by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

CHARLES XIV JOHN (1763-1844). King of Sweden and Norway, 1818-1844. Oil by Adolf Ulrick Schultzercrantz

ALPHONSE DAUDET (1840-97). French writer. Caricature lithograph, 1893, by Jean Baptiste Guth

JEAN-BAPTISTE CHARDIN (1699-1779). Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin. French painter. Self-portrait with eyeshade. Pastel, 1775

BARON de CLOOTS (1755-1794). Jean Baptiste du Val-de-Grace. Known as Anacharsis Cloots. Prussian-born revolutionary in France. Etching, French, early 19th century

CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, stands at the extreme left; Prince Klemens von Metternich stands sixth from the left; Robert Castlereagh is seated at center

CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. The Congress of Vienna, 1815. Prince Klemens von Metternich stands fifth from the left, Robert Castlereagh is seated at center

MAP OF ATLANTIS. Map of Atlantis from Jean Baptiste Bory de St. Vincents Essais sur les isles Fortunees, Paris, France, 1803

FASHODA AFFAIR, 1898. Marchez! Marchand! Contemporary English cartoon by Sir John Tenniel on the meeting between General Horatio Kitchener and French captain Jean-Baptiste Marchand at Fashoda, Sudan

POURIER AND GARNETT. Left: Baptiste Big Bat Pourier (1843-1928), American frontier scout, guide and Native American interpreter

AMAZON: NATIVE INDIANS, 1816-31. Native Brazilians of the upper Amazon basin performing a dance. Lithograph from Jean Baptiste Debrets Voyage pittoresque au Brasil, 1816-31

Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1864) and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), left, making measurements at a height of 4, 000 metres during their balloon ascent of 20 August 1804

Battle of Fleurus, 16 June 1794. Marshal Jean Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833) victorious against the Austrians. This was the first use of a hot air balloon (Montgolfier) in warfare

La Chouette - Souvenir of Marcoussis, near Monthlery : 1875, oil on canvas Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French painter

The Colosseum seen from the Farnese Gardens, 1826. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French painter, Barbizon School

L Atelier de Corot, 1865-1870. Scene in Corots studio with seated female model holding a mandolin. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French painter

Marchand Mission, French expedition under Jean Baptiste Marchand to prevent British expansion in northeastern Africa. Halting at Bakr-el-Gazal, Sudan, June 1897. Early Twentieth Century Trade Card

Education of Achilles: The Riding Lesson. Jean Baptiste de Champaigne (1631-1684) French painter

Jean Baptiste von Helmont (1579-1644). Belgian physician and chemist. Helmont recognised that there are more gases than just air, and claimed to have coined the word gas

Jean Baptiste Andre Dumas, French organic chemist, 1873. Dumas (1800-1884) did important work on organic analysis and synthesis, and the determination of atomic weights

Justice to Dreyfus. Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist. Cartoon by Jean Baptiste Guth (fl1883-1921) from Vanity Fair (London October 1898)

Jean Baptiste Lully, born Giovanni Battista Lulli (1632-1687) Italian-born composer who spent most of his working life in France. From 1652 he was in the service of Louis XIV

Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1862) French physicist and astronomer. In 1804, with Gay-Lussac, Biot made the first balloon ascent specifically for scientific purposes. Lithograph

Jean Baptiste Dumas (1814-1884) French chemist. From James Sheridan Muspratt Chemistry (London)
Jean Baptiste Dumas (1814-1884) French chemist. From James Sheridan Muspratt Chemistry (London, c1860). Engraving

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"Baptiste: A Multifaceted Name in History and Art" From the enchanting melodies of Django Reinhardt's guitar to the captivating strokes of Jean-Baptiste-Sim Detaille's brush, the name "Baptiste" has left an indelible mark on various realms. In the world of music, one cannot overlook the genius of Jb Lully, whose compositions continue to resonate through time. His bust stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. Meanwhile, Postcd takes us on a journey with their melodic tunes that transport us into another dimension. Art enthusiasts are familiar with Jean-Baptiste Edouard Detaille, whose artistic prowess captured intricate details and emotions within his works. The oil painting by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot showcases his mastery in portraying distant views and capturing the essence of Mantes Cathedral. History buffs will recognize Jean-Baptiste Vianney for his unwavering devotion as a spiritual leader. His influence continues to inspire countless individuals seeking solace and guidance. Nature lovers can appreciate how even monkeys have recognized Baptiste's significance as they gather leaves from tea bushes high above. And in Versailles' gardens, we witness Baptiste de La Quintinie's expertise in pruning vines and planting trees - skills passed down through generations. Even military history pays homage to this illustrious name, with Comte de Rochambeau being hailed as a French soldier par excellence during tumultuous times. Through these glimpses into different fields, it becomes evident that "Baptiste" is not merely a name but rather an emblem of brilliance across disciplines - be it music or artistry; spirituality or horticulture; military valor or historical impact. It serves as a reminder that greatness knows no boundaries when passion meets talent under one resounding name.