John Brett — In 1858 Brett exhibited The Stonebreaker , the painting that made his reputation. This depicted a youth smashing stones to create a road surface, sitting in a brightly lit and brilliantly detailed landscape. The precision of the geological and… … Wikipedia
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John George Alexander Leishman — (1857 1924) was an American businessman and diplomat. He worked in various executive positions at Carnegie Steel Company and later served as an ambassador for the United States.BiographyJohn George Alexander Leishman was born in Pittsburgh,… … Wikipedia
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Quarles, Francis and John — (1592 1665) • Francis, the father, 1592 1644 Born near Romford, Essex, he graduated B.A. from Christ s College, Cambridge, in 1608, then studied law in London. In 1613 he was cup bearer to Princess Elizabeth on her marriage to the Frederick … British and Irish poets
