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1929-2011
Mountaineer and member of the 1953 Everest expedition
Sitter in 1 portrait
Mountaineer and member of the 1953 Everest expedition
Sitter in 1 portrait
1786-1855
Traveller, egyptologist, antiquary and politician; MP for Truro, University of Cambridge, Marlborough and Dorset
Sitter in 2 portraits
Traveller, egyptologist, antiquary and politician; MP for Truro, University of Cambridge, Marlborough and Dorset
Sitter in 2 portraits
circa 1765-1813
Wangal man; clan leader; intermediary between Aboriginal and European peoples
Sitter in 1 portrait
Wangal man; clan leader; intermediary between Aboriginal and European peoples
Sitter in 1 portrait
Frederick Jessel Benson (né Jessel Bebro)
1875-1930Financier and Director of Swansea Harbour
Sitter in 1 portrait
Prince Birabongse Bhanudej Bhanubandh (also called 'Prince Bira of Siam' and 'B. Bira')
1914-1985Thai prince; Formula 1 racing driver
Sitter in 1 portrait
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