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Battle of Borodino
Battle of Borodino, 7 September 1812; Russian General Prince Peter Bagration can be seen sitting on the ground in the center, still commanding his troops despite suffering a mortal wound. Oil on canvas painting by Peter von Hess, 1843...
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Franz Schubert
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was an Austrian composer of Romantic music best known for his songs, symphonies, piano music, and chamber music. Schubert's career lasted only 15 years, but he was a prolific composer. Neither a conductor or virtuoso...
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Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a Hungarian composer of Romantic Music. Liszt first gained international fame as a piano virtuoso, an activity in which he was a pioneer, and then as a composer of piano works and symphonic poems, a form he created...
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Franz Liszt in 1858
An 1858 photograph taken by Franz Hanfstaengl of the Hungarian virtuoso piano player and composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886).
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Caricature of Vogl & Schubert
A c. 1825 caricature of the Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) on the right and the baritone singer Johann Michael Vogl (1768-1840) who sang many of the composer's songs. Drawing attributed to Franz Schober. (National Library of...
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King Victor Emmanuel III
A photograph of the Italian King Victor Emmanuel III (r. 1900-46), taken between 1924 and 1934.
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Austrians Attack the Village of Marengo Defended by General Victor
The Austrians charge against a line of French soldiers under General Claude Victor-Perrin at the Battle of Marengo (14 June 1800), by Benoit Perrier.
Marengo Museum.
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Franz Schubert by Rieder
A c. 1825 portrait by Wilhelm August Rieder of the Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828). (Wien Museum, Vienna)
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Franz Liszt Monument, Weimar
A monument in Weimar, Germany to Franz Liszt (1811-1886), the Hungarian composer of Romantic Music.
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Antinous
Antinous (l. c. 110-130 CE) was a youth of Bithynia who became the beloved of the Roman emperor Hadrian (l. 76-138 CE, r. 117-138 CE) from around the age of 13 until his death at nearly 20. His year of birth is unknown as are any details...