Pets Down the Centuries

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Florence Nightingale saved a little owl who had fallen out of its nest in Greece.She called it Athena, hand-feeding her, training her to bow and curtsy and kept her safely in the pocket of her apron. They were together for 5 years.

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Picasso and Lump. They died a week apart in April 1973. Photo by David Douglas Duncan, author of Picasso & Lump: A Dachshund's Odyssey. Thanks to 47s✔ for the info. I Love Dogs, Puppy Love, Cute Dogs, Dachshund Love, Doxie, Daschund, Pablo Picasso, Francisco Goya, Henri Rousseau

Picasso and the rascal — Four&Sons

Picasso and Lump. They died a week apart in April 1973. Photo by David Douglas Duncan, author of Picasso & Lump: A Dachshund's Odyssey. Thanks to 47s✔ for the info.

"Blind and deaf since the age of 19 months, Helen Keller was an inspirational writer and speaker, and one of the most admired figures in the 20th century. She was an avid animal lover and had many canine companions throughout her long life, including her beloved pit bull, Sir Thomas." Pitbull Facts, Pitbulls, Nanny Dog, Helen Keller, Pit Bull Love, Lap Dogs, Famous Americans

"Blind and deaf since the age of 19 months, Helen Keller was an inspirational writer and speaker, and one of the most admired figures in the 20th century. She was an avid animal lover and had many canine companions throughout her long life, including her beloved pit bull, Sir Thomas."

Famous White House Presidents Cats

Cat with Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the first president to bring a cat into the Whitehouse, called Tabby.

Tales Of Beatrix Potter

Exotic Pets From 1891-1971

A 25 year old Beatrix Potter with her (wild) pet rabbit, Benjamin Bouncer, 1891

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Albert Einstein and his dog Chico.

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Dash was the name of Queen Victoria’s beloved spaniel. Dash’s tombstone is inscribed with the following message written by the Queen herself: "Here lies Dash, the favorite spaniel of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, by whose command this memorial was erected. He died on the 20th December 1840 in his ninth year. His attachment was without selfishness, his playfulness without malice, his fidelity without deceit. Reader, if you would live beloved and die regretted, profit by the example of Dash.” Queen Victoria Family, Queen Victoria Prince Albert, Victoria Reign, Princess Victoria, Victoria And Albert Children, Victoria Masterpiece, English Royalty, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, British History

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Dash was the name of Queen Victoria’s beloved spaniel. Dash’s tombstone is inscribed with the following message written by the Queen herself: "Here lies Dash, the favorite spaniel of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, by whose command this memorial was erected. He died on the 20th December 1840 in his ninth year. His attachment was without selfishness, his playfulness without malice, his fidelity without deceit. Reader, if you would live beloved and die regretted, profit by the example of Dash.”

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Anne Boleyn with her much loved dog Purkoy. Anne was so attached to him that no one dared to tell her about his death, but the king.

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Charles Dicken's had a Raven called Grip. He was most fond of it and had it stuffed when it died. Grip was the inspiration behind Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven. Grip currently resides in the Philadelphia Rare Book Department. Favorite Authors, Favorite Books, Charles Dickens Quotes, Writing A Biography, Wilkie Collins, English Writers, Famous Authors, Famous Books, Chesterton

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Charles Dicken's had a Raven called Grip. He was most fond of it and had it stuffed when it died. Grip was the inspiration behind Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven. Grip currently resides in the Philadelphia Rare Book Department.

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Ramses II The pharaoh was a big fan of cats. He had many of them imported from neighboring countries, including a lion that he kept as a personal pet. He fought alongside it in combat, and it notably stayed by his side in the Battle of Kadesh against the Hitites, when many of his own generals fled. Egyptian History, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient History, Ancient Art, Bastet, World History, History Books, Cades, Battle Of Kadesh

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Ramses II The pharaoh was a big fan of cats. He had many of them imported from neighboring countries, including a lion that he kept as a personal pet. He fought alongside it in combat, and it notably stayed by his side in the Battle of Kadesh against the Hitites, when many of his own generals fled.

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Nero This Roman emperor was said to only care about one creature: his pet tigress Phoebe. Nero apparently discovered her during a Colosseum game, where he noted she had the ferocity of three tigers. Unwilling to let such a fearsome beast be killed, he had her spared and took her in as his own. He is said to have dined with the tigress at his feet, even when guests were over. Rome Antique, Art Antique, Ancient Rome, Statues, Sculpture Romaine, Art Romain, The Great Fire, Roman Empire

Nero This Roman emperor was said to only care about one creature: his pet tigress Phoebe. Nero apparently discovered her during a Colosseum game, where he noted she had the ferocity of three tigers. Unwilling to let such a fearsome beast be killed, he had her spared and took her in as his own. He is said to have dined with the tigress at his feet, even when guests were over.

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Josephine Bonaparte Napoleon’s first wife, Josephine Bonaparte, had quite the collection of bizarre pets. The most famous is probably her orangutan, which she would dress up in a gorgeous white chemise. She would even allow the orangutan to sit at the dinner table with them, and her guests all agreed it was very well-behaved. Chateau De Malmaison, Empress Josephine, French Royalty, Swedish Royals, Royal Jewels, Portrait Gallery, Style Icons, Wife, Hair Styles

Josephine Bonaparte Napoleon’s first wife, Josephine Bonaparte, had quite the collection of bizarre pets. The most famous is probably her orangutan, which she would dress up in a gorgeous white chemise. She would even allow the orangutan to sit at the dinner table with them, and her guests all agreed it was very well-behaved.

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in1784, a delighted Mozart purchased a starling, writing down it's song. Three years later, he buried it with much ceremony. Heavily veiled mourners marched in a procession, sang hymns, and listened to a graveside recitation of a poem Mozart had composed for the occasion. Bmg Music, Music Songs, Music Videos, Music Trivia, Choral Music, Sith, Mozart Clarinet Concerto, Mozart Music, Mozart Requiem

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in1784, a delighted Mozart purchased a starling, writing down it's song. Three years later, he buried it with much ceremony. Heavily veiled mourners marched in a procession, sang hymns, and listened to a graveside recitation of a poem Mozart had composed for the occasion.

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KING EDWARD VII WITH CAESAR, BY THOMAS HENDRICK VOIGT, C. 1910

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ROYAL GILLIE JOHN BROWN WITH QUEEN VICTORIA'S DOGS WAT, NOBLE, FERN AND WALDMANN, BY HILLS & SAUNDERS, C. 1880S

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Pets Down the Centuries

Pets Down the Centuries

Pets and their people through history

17 Pins

Collection by

Claire Barker

Similar ideas popular now

Claire Barker

Pets Down the Centuries

Picasso and the rascal — Four&Sons

Picasso and Lump. They died a week apart in April 1973. Photo by David Douglas Duncan, author of Picasso & Lump: A Dachshund's Odyssey. Thanks to 47s✔ for the info.