Confuse Collection

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin District, Diamond Hill area. Jumble of multicolored koi carp form a colorful pattern in the Blue Pond of the Nan Lian Garden

George Earl Onslow
GEORGE, first earl of ONSLOW statesman (do not confuse with George Onslow born that same year) Date: 1731 - 1814

Lesser Marsh Grasshopper (Chorthippus albomarginatus) adult, with leg on head, resting on flowerhead, Leicestershire, England, august

Frustrating an Attempt to Disorganise London
Sixth column strategy: Disguised as Gothic pinnacles the famous clock, Big Ben is being altered by an odd contraption, to confuse the general public. Date: 1940

Retreating Belgian soldier obliterating signpost names to confuse the invading enemy during the early stages of the First World War. 1914

Gulliver arrives home at three in the afternoon and enters the house
3514772 Gulliver arrives home at three in the afternoon and enters the house, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

John Kemp Starley
JOHN KEMP STARLEY inventor of the safety bicycle [do not confuse with James Starley who invented spoked bicycle wheels !) Date: 1855 - 1901

Charles Robinson
CHARLES ROBINSON artist, known for his illustrations to Salas America revisited. (do not confuse with Charles H Robinson, also an illustrator) Date: 1840 - 1881

Willy Hess, Musician
WILLY HESS German violinist, associated with Joachim etc. [Do not confuse with other musical people of the same name.] Date: 1859 - 1939

Sir John Eldon Gorst
SIR JOHN ELDON GORST lawyer and statesman (do not confuse with his son, who bore the same name) Date: 1835 - 1916

Sidney Godolphin, Poet
SIDNEY GODOLPHIN English royalist and poet. (Do not confuse with others of the same name !) Date: 1610 - 1643

Johann Mantzer Fischart
JOHANN (MENTZER) FISCHART German jurist and philosopher [Do not confuse with his contemporary of the same name) Date: 1545 - 1614

Johann Fischart, Satirist
JOHANN FISCHART (or Fischard) German satirist [Do not confuse with his contemporary of the same name) Date: 1545 - 1591

James Curry, Medical
JAMES CURRY : medical, lecturer on the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Guys Hospital, London : [do not confuse with James Currie, a medical contemporary] Date: flourished 1819

Georg Kmety
GEORG KMETY (known as Ismail Pasha) Hungarian soldier in the Turkish service, receiving an ornamental pipe (Warning : do not confuse with Ismail Pasha the Khedive) Date: 1810 - 1865

Mount Jefferson, Oregon
Cavalry camp on the plain below Mount Jefferson, in the Cascade range, Oregon. (Do not confuse with other mountains of the same name) Date: 1857

Pier Paolo Vergerio
PIER PAOLO VERGERIO Italian jurist, antiquary, bishop, protestant convert etc Do not confuse with the historian of the same name Date: 1498 - 1565

Robert Southwell
ROBERT SOUTHWELL Statesman, Master of the Rolls (do not confuse with his near- contemporary, the poet) Date: ? - 1559

Johann Schenck
JOHANN SCHENCK German-Dutch musician whose compositions inspired Bachs cello pieces. [Do not confuse with 18th century Austrian, same name] Date: 1660 - 1712

Jean-Baptiste Rousseau
JEAN-BAPTISTE ROUSSEAU French writer [do not confuse with Jean- Jacques R.] Date: 1670 - 1741

JOHN ROGERS (1500-1555)
JOHN ROGERS Protestant churchman and martyr [do not confuse with other churchmen of the same name] Date: 1500 - 1555

Richard Quain
RICHARD QUAIN anatomist [Do not confuse with Sir Richard Quain] Date: 1800 - 1887

Polidoro Caldara
POLIDORO CALDARA da Caravaggio Italian artist [do not confuse with THE Caravaggio !] Date: 1495 - 1543

Stephane Pannemaker
STEPHANE PANNEMAKER French illustrator and engraver, member of a family of artists (don t confuse him with any of his relatives !) Date: 1847 - 1930

George Onslow
GEORGE ONSLOW statesman, whose speeches in the Commons won him ridicule more often than respect. (do not confuse with George earl of Onslow born same year) Date: 1731 - 1792

Mendelssohns Wife
Cecile Charlotte Sophie Jeanrenaud, wife of Mendelssohn and mother of his five children. [Do not confuse with his sister Fanny, also named Cecile] Date: 1830s

Sebastien Leclerc, Artist
SEBASTIEN LECLERC French artist : do not confuse with the engraver of the same name, born 1637. Date: 1684 - 1767

Sebastien Leclerc
SEBASTIEN LECLERC French engraver : do not confuse with the painter of the same name, born 1684. Date: 1637 - 1714

Johann Heusinger
JOHANN CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH HEUSINGER German churchman [Do not confuse with others with similar names] Date: ? - 1789

Sir Charles Hardy
Admiral SIR CHARLES HARDY (the younger) British naval commander (Do not confuse with other naval officers of the same name) Date: 1716 - 1780

Canada St Johns Nb
Distant view of the town. [Do not confuse with St John s, Newfoundland]

Canada St Johns Nfland
General view of the harbour. [Do not confuse with St John s, New Brunswick]

Adolf Van Voorst
ADOLF VAN VOORST (known as Vorstius) Dutch physician and botanist, professor at Louvain. [Do not confuse with his contemporary Aelius Everard v V.]

Alexandre Brongniart
ALEXANDRE BRONGNIART French scientist. (Do not confuse with his contemporary, Alexandre Theodore B, architect)

Jean Bart Warship
French battleship, named after a French admiral of the 17th century, seen in the background. (Do not confuse with other ships bearing this name)

Benbow Warship
British warship which takes part in the battle of Jutland, 1915 (Do not confuse with earlier ships of the same name)

Coronis (Ma Aesculapius)
Coronis, mother of Aesculapius, is slain by Apollo on account of her infidelity (don t confuse Coronises)

Israel Caesarea Philippi
In the Golam Heights, the main source of the river Jordan and the rock referred to by Jesus as the Churchs foundation. [Do not confuse with Caesarea on the Mediterranean coast]

Coronis (Crow)
Coronis, daughter of Coronaeus king of Phocis, flees from amorous Poseidon/Neptune, and is saved by being turned into a crow by Athene (don t confuse Coronises)

Philip the Deacon
ST PHILIP THE DEACON on the road between Jerusalem and Gaza he baptises a eunuch, treasurer of the Queen of Ethiopia. [Do not confuse with Philip the Apostle.)

Francisco Borgia (Later)
FRANCISCO DE BORJA (BORGIA) Noble of Spanish branch of the family, Viceroy in Peru, poet. (Do not confuse with Jesuit saint Francisco Borgia)

Ermolao Barbaro (Venice)
ERMOLAO BARBARO of Venice Italian scholar, translator of Aristotle (Do not confuse with his contemporary E.B. bishop of Verona, translator of Aesop.)

Sir Robert Southwell
SIR ROBERT SOUTHWELL naval commander, opposed the Armada and attacked Cadiz. with his autograph [Do not confuse with others of the same name]

American Elk (Bewick)
Just to confuse us all, this is neither the European Elk nor the American Moose, but seems to belong to a distinct species, and is probably the Elk or Orignal of Canada

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"Confuse: Unraveling the Jumble of Asia's Enigmatic Charm" Embark on a journey through the captivating lands of Asia, where confusion intertwines with intrigue. From the bustling streets of China to the vibrant cityscape of Hong Kong, and even venturing into Kowloon's enigmatic corners, prepare to be bewildered by an array of experiences. In Wong Tai Sin District, where tradition meets modernity, find yourself immersed in a whirlwind of sights and sounds that leave you pleasantly perplexed. As if taking inspiration from nature's own puzzles, witness the Lesser Marsh Grasshopper delicately perched atop a flowerhead in Leicestershire – a reminder that confusion can often lead to unexpected beauty. Delve deeper into history as we encounter figures like George Earl Onslow and Sir Isaac Penington who challenged societal norms, frustrating attempts to disorganize London. Just as John Kemp Starley revolutionized transportation with his invention, confusion sometimes paves the way for groundbreaking ideas. Artistic expressions also play their part in this intricate tapestry; Charles Robinson's whimsical illustrations and Willy Hess' enchanting melodies bewilder our senses while leaving us craving more. Even amidst chaos and conflict, like the retreating Belgian soldier obliterating signpost names or Gulliver arriving home at three in the afternoon only to enter an unfamiliar house – there is always room for curiosity. As we navigate through these tales of confusion, let us not forget those who bring order amidst chaos. The likes of Sir John Eldon Gorst and Sidney Godolphin remind us that clarity can arise from even the most tangled circumstances. So embrace uncertainty as you embark on this adventure across continents - let it ignite your imagination and open doors to new perspectives. For it is within moments of confusion that true understanding begins to take shape – revealing hidden treasures waiting patiently beneath life’s puzzling surface.