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John B. Warren
Admiral (Royal Navy), Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren, 1st Baronet (2 September 1753 – 27 February 1822) was a British Royal Navy officer, diplomat and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1774 and 1807. Naval career Born in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, he was the son and heir of John Borlase Warren (died 1763Stanford University ) of Stapleford and Little Marlow. He entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, Cambridge in 1769, but in 1771 entered the navy as an Able Seaman (rank), able seaman; in 1774 he became member of Parliament of Great Britain, Parliament for Great Marlow (UK Parliament constituency), Great Marlow; and in 1775 he was created a baronet, the baronetcy held by his ancestors, the John Borlase (other), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Orme
Daniel Orme (1766–1837) was an English artist, publisher and official Historical Engraver to George III and the Prince of Wales, the future George IV. Early life Orme was born in Manchester in 1766, the second of six children born to Aaron Orme (1707-82) a fustian manufacturer and his third wife, Margaret Walmsley (1739-1808). A portrait of Aaron by Joseph Wright survives, naming him as the Master of the Cheshire Fox Hounds. Orme's father encouraged his interest in an artistic career. Two of Orme's younger brothers, Edward and William were also artists, his brother Robert was a solicitor for the British East India Company. Career Orme entered the Royal Academy Schools in London in on 7 March 1785, where he studied for several years, competing for the Royal Academy Gold Medal in 1788. Orme began work as en etcher, but also worked as a painter, painting portraits and miniatures. His main output was as an engraver and publisher however, producing a large number of historical, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
