Tag Archives: Portrait

William H. Harrison’s Smallsword

Posted on February 6, 2017 by S

William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States, served only 31 days before dying of pneumonia in 1841.  Harrison’s portrait, painted by Rembrandt Peale, originally depicted Harrison in civilian clothes (painted after 1800).  However, after Harrison’s success in … Continue reading →

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The Duke of Wellington on the Supremacy of the Smallsword

Posted on October 30, 2016 by S

Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is regarded as one of the great military leaders of the 19th Century.  Having served in Belgium and India, he rose to the rank of Major-General and was then appointed Field Marshal … Continue reading →

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