Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion of the North

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[@joecool9739]

Why does the portrait of Gustavus Adolphus look like he was just caught by his wife looking at trans pr0n?

[@krisdominguez4447]

Geronimo or any of the previous Apache Chiefs before him would be dope!

[@hermanmiller5549]

Hey! Just so you know. No body of us in Sweden calls him Gustavus Adolphus. We just say Gustav den andre Adolf (Gustav II Adolf) and I would say he is the secound most famous of our old Kings. After Gustav Vasa

[@shiddiqhartono]

May i recommended The biography of founding father of indonesia : Soekarno?

[@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment]

Do Micheal The Brave some day

[@angbandsbane]

Uh-oh. SABATON FAN STAMPEDE!

[@samanthar1214]

Then the winged hussars arrived!

[@albinappelberg1637]

The lion from the north or lejonet från Norden Love Sabaton Gustavus Adolphus, Libera et impera Acerbus et ingens, Augusta per augusta

[@rantymcrant-pants9536]

Then the Sabaton Fans arrived...

[@awzthemusicalreviews]

COME FROM THE NOOOO-OOOOO-OOOOO-OOOOO-ORTH!

[@eatthewitch2858]

[knee punching intensifies]

[@mitchellneu]

Oh, you Lion From The North... Oh, you Lion From The North... Mighty eagle, rule alone Liberator claim the throne Lion from the Northern Land Take the scepter from its hand

[@ghaznavid]

This lion has no fear at heart. Lion come forth, come from the north!

[@albinappelberg1637]

Gustavus Adolphus, Libera et impera Acerbus et ingens, Augusta per augusta

[@kelseyadams4811]

I opened the comments for sabaton. 10/10 😂😂

[@korthnanfortuna9675]

Ha, found the Sabaton Fans.... (I know, I am one, too.)

[@djinndevyl7077]

One of my favorite songs

[@SandRhomanHistory]

Well, well, well... some good old early modern history by Biographics. I'm hyped.

[@PaulRudd1941]

As soon as I saw it I thought of your channel! Keep up the amazing work

[@RodolfoGaming]

And its one of the men from your main series too!!!

[@joshuaperry8729]

Haha I just came from watching your video on the siege of Breda.

[@colinl992]

Well I’ll be darned look who’s here

[@therese369]

Good old early modern history? Ive never heard it like that😅 i mean, it was 400 years ago, i wouldnt call it modern anywhere, but Thats just me 🙈

[@donaldubah1988]

Gustavus Adolphus, Libera et impera, Acerbus et ignes, Agusta per Agusta

[@albinappelberg1637]

Sabaton ????

[@locklearlumbee83]

Sabaton!!!! Yeah!

[@DC-ru5xz]

Gustavus Adolphus come forth! Libera et impera!

[@thetacochannel8817]

I fucking knew I would see this 🤘😂

[@Gaiusnerva]

Legends are taught battle fought this lion has no fear at heart

[@legolichtv]

Half a mouse wheel scroll and I see Sabaton references - I love it.

[@Theodren]

Meh, overrated.

[@Tea_N_Crumpets]

Some fun facts: In 1621, in order to better defend southern Sweden from the Danes, Gustavus Adolphus ordered the construction of a fortress city of the entrance to the Göta river. This fortress town is what is today known as the city of Gothenburg, or Göteborg in swedish (”Göte” being a slightly changed “Göta”, and “borg” being the swedish word for fortress, so the name basically means “fortress of the Göta”) According to legend, Gustavus was looking down toward the wetlands at the river entrance from atop a mountain (which one it was, I’m not quite sure), pointed down toward it and said ”Här är där staden ska ligga!”, which translates to ”This is where the city will be!”. There is a statue depicting this outside the city hall in Gothenburg.

[@karlandersson6]

"Slightly changed", it's not changed, it's linguistics; -e is a genitive ending and Göta is a noun

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

A time of religion and war, legends tell the tale of a lion This beast in the shape of a man with a dream to rule sea and land Yes I get to know him thanks to Sabaton.

[@ghaznavid]

Now to wait for Carolus Rex. I'm surprised he hasn't covered Alexander Hamilton yet - another historical figure that would provide good clickbait.

[@cb41503]

​@@ghaznavidyou got your wish

[@AnomalyINC]

I knew of him before Sabaton. But Sabaton made me love him!

[@Didymus20X6]

@@AnomalyINC My school in St. Louis has an archway dedicated to him.

[@Acolyte82]

@@AnomalyINC i knew him before sabaton and sabaton sucks

[@nattygsbord]

He was only 37 when he died. And he was full of life and passion when he lived. Everyone who got to know him liked him. His German import wife got heartbroken when he died, because she was truely in love with him and his burial took ages to accomplish because she could not accept that he was dead. They took out the King's heart and put it into a golden box which the Queen carried around everywhere. Sweden was mourning the loss of loved great King. And Oxenstierna had lost both a great friend and a great coworker. There was nobody that could replace Gustavus, despite Sweden had the best all star team in Europe of gifted Generals and administrators.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

1:25 - Chapter 1 - Origins of a titan 2:55 - Chapter 2 - Foundations of an empire 6:20 - Mid roll ads 7:50 - Chapter 3 - Holy war 10:40 - Chapter 4 - Enter sweden 12:20 - Chapter 5 - Gustavus triumphant 14:25 - Chapter 6 - The invasion of bavaria 17:45 - Chapter 7 - The final showdown 20:20 - Chapter 8 - Aftermath

[@eatthewitch2858]

...okay but when is the guitar solo?

[@bretthoomana2541]

@@eatthewitch2858 That was really great 👍.

[@AtheAetheling]

His tactics and writings were also inspiration for the New Model Army of the English Civil War, and as a result, the foundation of the fearsome Redcoat soldier in general. A much underappreciated genius and a worthy subject.

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

Really? Thomas Fairfax and O. Cromwell studied gustavus ? Maurice of Nassau did important reforms also

[@stephaniesews6603]

There is a patch of Land near Lützen that has a monument for Gustav Adolph (as he's called in Germany). This patch of Land is owned by Sweden.

[@Ragemuffn]

Gustav Adolf in traditional Swedish 😁 They sure did like giving them roman names though

[@balabanasireti]

@@Ragemuffn Meh, I don't care

[@thenoobgameplays]

Please do a video about his daughter Cristina and the "Carolean" kings, please.

[@luxeford9208]

She was the coolest!

[@vicepresidentyoda9274]

@@luxeford9208 She was a traitor

[@billdehappy1]

@@luxeford9208 and part of the rebel alliance

[@djinndevyl7077]

Caroleans Prayer

[@DC-ru5xz]

Sabaton History has you covered

[@registeelix]

Gustavus! Adolphus! Libera et Imperia! Accerbus! Et ingens! Augusta per angusta!

[@patpongmichiko]

Swedish troops in the Thirty Years' War had mass twice daily (Lutherans retain the mass). In 1600s Estonia was part of the Swedish Kingdom. Gustavus Adolphus founded the University of Dorpat (today called Tartu) in Estonia. Estonians very proud of this university, graced it with a statue of Gustavus. He did a lot, actually.

[@chrisstrawn4108]

Gustavus is one of these Renaissance Men who did almost everything they ever set out to, very well. It's amazing what he packed into 37 years, and when he died the died fighting.

[@SirAshford]

Gustavus, Adolphus! Libera et Impera! Big Sabaton fan here, thanks Simon! I've been following many of your channels for a while now, you've become one of my favorite youtubers, so thanks for all of the interesting content you upload every day!

[@adisokolovic]

I don't even have to watch the video. I already learned everything with Sabaton.

[@gurkamoped9803]

Thats the dumbest thing i heard but you clearly are a sabaton fan and that explains a lot

[@Hackimaster]

@@gurkamoped9803 You clearly don't realize that Sabaton actually run a history driven channel called Sabaton History where they talk about the history of the subject matter of every single one of their history driven songs. Clearly the dumbest thing I have every read. Since I cannot hear comments like these.

[@gurkamoped9803]

@@Hackimaster meh

[@pvt.potato1943]

@@gurkamoped9803 why don't you like sabaton?

[@gurkamoped9803]

@@pvt.potato1943 carolus was ok all after that is shi .t

[@OGDeepStroke]

His tomb is absolutely amazing, if anyone get’s the chance to visit the Nordic countries- you have to see it.

[@JoshuaTreePark2002]

SABATON BABY!!!

[@GleichUmDieEcke]

>Lejonet Fran Norden intensifies

[@MoshpitMaestro]

It's so odd to me, as a Swede, that Gustav II Adolf is known with a latin name internationally, when it's never ever used here at home.

[@KimFareseed]

It did take a while to get used to it.

[@id7505]

Similar to Charles XII or various other monarchs from other countries.

[@Abraxium]

Carl von Linné is widely known as Carl Linnaeus outside of Sweden

[@herbthompson8937]

I cant imagine why they would want to not say Adolf........

[@Ragemuffn]

Not uncommon, it was to stake a claim by harking back to old roman traditions

[@musicalDrebin]

good evening Mr. Whistler, we represent the Sabaton fanbase, and we're here to confiscate your comment section

[@Gaiusnerva]

A great comment with 75 likes and no reply’s and is a year old, and no reply’s? Lemme fix that

[@musicalDrebin]

@@Gaiusnerva aw why thank you :)

[@rafael.adorna]

This comment was awesome😂😂😂

[@annikamyren3026]

🤘🇸🇪

[@BrianM-li3sf]

Truth

[@GailGurman]

For fans of alternate history/historical fiction, Eric Flint's 1632 (Ring of Fire) series features GA (and Christina) prominently. Don't be intimidated by the number of books in the series. Just read 1632 and see how you like it.

[@susieferenzi3805]

The best alternate history series out there, rest in peace Eric Flint.

[@vinaybacchani5304]

" I was the king of sweden " the last words of Gustavus Adolphus, long live the king

[@RW77777777]

now I eat humble pie

[@GailGurman]

@@RW77777777 I get that reference!

[@antonhallergren588]

”THE king” he could have made Sweden into the most powerful empire in europe for a long time had he not died.

[@anakinspanakin9811]

Loving the fact that so may comments are about Sabaton lmao. Sidenote, am Swedish and loving the fact that such a big channel are sharing a bit of our history!!

[@delurkor]

A fictional take on Gustav II Adolphus, and others of the period, is the 1632 series of novels and short stories. A modern West Virginia town is transported to Germany in 1632, and various adventures follow.

[@bat_wayne215]

I read the entire series. The core books are great.

[@alexanderthereacter8760]

Sadly, Eric Flint has died, but he gave us over 20 books in that series.

[@bat_wayne215]

@@alexanderthereacter8760 Wait what?! When?!

[@mouthforwar17]

Two of my forefathers were very prominent soldiers of fortune during this war. Alexander Leslie was Gustavus Adolphus' Field Marshall, and Walter Leslie was one of the colonels responsible for carrying out Von Wallenstein's assassination. A few other prominent Leslies also served under these men.

[@caseyplunkett6083]

Great video Simon. Gustavus Adolphus is very underappreciated by most historians. Not that I am partial to him but he was much more influential and noteworthy than typically given credit for.

[@fanbuoy9234]

He's often referred to as the father of modern warfare, how much more credit should he be given? :) I do think he doesn't receive the fame he deserves, but my understanding is that he's very favored among historians.

[@oweno4478]

The lion from the north, banging tune

[@ethanramos4441]

“The devil is very near at the hand those who, like monarchs, are accountable to none but God for their action” Gustavus Adolphus

[@alexanderveritas]

_”To live is to die”_ And sure as hell there’s no better life for a warrior than to live and to die on the battlefield.

[@patrikjohansson5939]

Sabaton intensifies

[@jeesusmeesuss5247]

I'm so glad you did one on this legend. Thanks.

[@dudepool7530]

"The Defenestrations Of Prague" is now a euphemism for what Mrs. Whistler will do to Simon if he doesn't keep up on his beard matinance.

[@areiaaphrodite]

Another brilliant video! Before this video I only knew Gustav II Adolph as the father of Christina, Queen [or sometimes called the Female King] of Sweden. Please do a video on her next!!

[@Knight7562]

he shouldn't have died he could have done so much such a great man .rest in peace . Gustavus Adolphus, Libera et impera, Acerbus et ignes, Agusta per Agusta

[@hobela8515]

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS LIBERA ET IMPERA ACERBUS ET INGENS AUGUSTA PER AUGUSTA

[@Dimetropteryx]

Sabaton intensifies.

[@katygaston8777]

🎸🎸

[@sarcasticparody6582]

Simons transition into the sponsor ads are smoother than the cream cheese on that lovely morning bagel.

[@luxeford9208]

The horse he's riding is called Streiff, was taxidermied and is on display in The Royal Armoury here in Stockholm. As you mentioned after my trigger happy digits posted prematurely...

[@grandcommander1140]

Please do one on Field Marshal Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim's Life

[@michealohaodha9351]

Yes!

[@ericmcconnaughey2782]

There's a great alternate history series by Eric Flint from Baen Books called 'The Ring of Fire'. It starts with "1632" and goes from there. GA one of the primary characters.

[@hebbe61]

Yes..was gonna add that myself.Gustav Vasa lives on.

[@susieferenzi3805]

Eric Flint lives on. Even though he's gone now.

[@kingkeurig8679]

Well done! I've been waiting for this episode for some time. Thank you Simon!!

[@tylerjohnson8499]

We need a video on Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus a Roman who was given absolute power as a dictator TWICE and gave the power up each time as soon as he could to return to his small farm.

[@delamoxica]

According to legend, when lost in the fog he came upon a band of the enemy soldiers who shouted "Who goes there?!" To which Gustavus proudly declared "The King of Sweden!" So obviously they shot him dead.

[@stevecsghost372]

Wow y'know this vid is great and informative especially the part where Joakim burst through the wall in full Sabaton regalia

[@Bengan1717]

Surprisingly our country have many interesting historical figures, you should consider do more about Swedish history :)

[@SB-lj3sq]

I was wandering how I missed this video (I like sabaton) but turns out it just came out Keep making great videos!

[@Artur_M.]

If anyone is interested in more details about the military reforms and tactics of Gustav Adolf, how they influenced other armies and how in turn they were partially influenced by Gustav's experience in dealing with the fearsome Polish cavalry, I recommend watching a couple of videos about it on the SandRhoman History channel.

[@TheArbiter1721]

Well I was gonna make a sabaton reference but the whole song is displayed in front of me Also if you haven't done one about him yet it would be really be cool to see a video about Charles XII Carolus Rex Another edit: my fellow sabaton friends you forget that he also talks about the battle of breitenfeld GOTT MIT UNS?

[@danielholden5847]

We've got mittens too

[@DC-ru5xz]

NOCH EIN BIER!

[@rogerpenske2411]

Outstanding video, Simmons! I particularly love old English history and the skulduggery of royal families battling for control

[@Didymus20X6]

A certain big musician with a Mohawk and a steel-plated shirt approves.

[@calvincoolidge3406]

Cmon Simon, I deserve a Biograhics video dedicated to me

[@cpegg5840]

Keep “cool” with Coolidge! Too bad Vice President Dawes hates your guts!

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

Ha sucker. He did me already.

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Wooldrow Wilson is better

[@Sub-km4nk]

The sabaton fans have arrived

[@skaman125]

Then the Winged Hussars arrived!

[@TheArbiter1721]

THEN THE SABATON FANS ARRIVED

[@DC-ru5xz]

Fast as the wind the invasion of the comment section has begun!

[@michaelmutranowski123]

A time of religion and war, legends tell the tale of a lion This beast in the shape of a man, with a dream to rule sea and land And all those who stand in his way, will die, by God and victorious arms With the righteous that follows him south, once more, set ashore, to war Legends have taught, battles fought, this lion has no fear at heart Lion come forth, come from the north, come from the no-o-o-o-oth Gustavus! Adolphus! (Gustavus Adolphus go forth, libera, impera) Libera et impera! Acerbus et ingens! (Acerbus et ingens leo, libera, impera) Augusta per angusta! A storm over Europe unleashed, dawn of war, a trail of destruction The power of Rome won't prevail, see the catholics shiver and shake The future of warfare unveiled, showed the way, that we still walk today Der Löwe aus Mitternacht comes, once more, he is here, for war Stories of old, truth unfold, control over Europe he holds Freedom he'll bring, lion and king, lion and king Mighty eagle rule alone Liberator claim the throne Lion from the northern land Take the scepter, from its hand Oh, oh, oh you lion from the north Ooooooooh you lion from the north

[@albinappelberg1637]

Can you make a video of Charles XI and Charles XII of Sweden, it would be fun to watch Love your channel hope you are we'll in this times ❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛❤️🧡💙💚💜💛

[@petermercury4020]

Good work Simon. I learnt this at A Level back in 1988 and you have hit it on the nose!

[@damouze]

- "We need Luxembourg to store our pickled herring." - "Why can't you store them in Sweden?" - "Oh the whiff" Gets me every time.

[@VosperCDN]

I was looking for this comment, thank you!

[@jimmarshall807]

Great video, more 16th / 17th century please!

[@kennethpolden2416]

Releasing a Swedish video on Norway's independence day XD

[@Liquessen]

Hah! Didnt even think of that. What an unintentional power move.

[@SteamboatW]

Not independance day. National day. Celebrating the Norwegian constitution of 1814.

[@filipwestling1549]

We are Brother countries. Sweden have more of a beef with Danes, but it’s all in good fun. I guess slavs have a similar relationship.

[@KimFareseed]

@Jessica Jujubean Our beef is, and possibly might always end up being with, the Danes.

[@patrikkarlsson8551]

The only beef we have with Norway that I know of is the way we kept our neutrality during ww2

[@joaocoelho1029]

Der Löwe aus Mitternacht kommt! Once more he's here for waaaaaar!

[@matthewmisener7759]

I just found a new historical hero! Christina! Bravo!!!

[@ericboom1712]

She quite literally abandoned her nation.

[@Johan-fv9zp]

FINALLY!!! THANK YOU SIMON

[@jonatanrullman]

There's a phrase I somehow memorized in my youth. Supposedly when Adolphus was found wounded the soldiers asked who he was. Trying to save him, his young attendant answered that he was a Swedish general. The king raised himself a bit off the ground and said "Ich bin der König in Schweden selbst gewesen", I am the Swedish king himself. So they killed him on the spot.

[@WhiteSargent]

Quality work

[@kodegadulo]

What, no mention of Gustav Adolf’s major role in the alternate history fiction of Eric Flint, the “1632” series? Where the Battle of Luetzen never happened and Gustav survived?

[@pureownageftw]

As a Swede, this video pleases me greatly

[@claudettedelphis6476]

Thank you for your always most interesting information 🍂🍀🍄 So enjoy following your documentary

[@trysibjorkrot5419]

You have talked about most famous generals through history. Napoleon, atilla the Hun, Alexander the Great and Hannibal. You should do Karl the XII next

[@donaldkelly3983]

If you have not done one already, how about a profile of Wallenstein?

[@dominikhalovanic2818]

Do video on Swedish warship Vasa.

[@georgegiles2727]

I'd love to see a Thomas Cochrane video - the real life Hornblower!

[@maximaldinotrap]

LIBERA ET IMPERA AGUSTA PER ANGUSTA

[@iwatchDVDsonXbox360]

6:10 i thought this video is gonna be sponsored by Morning Brew. You got me, Simon.

[@dantaylor9122]

Yo Biographics. Do a story on Yasuke, African slave in japan that became the first black samurai

[@Wepospalient]

AKA the guy with the best Sabaton song.

[@juandeag2306]

Thank you for granting my wish. You guys are the best

[@panathaninf]

One of my favorite Sabaton songs!

[@Mornomgir]

Well done mr, I wrote my dissertation on this and for such a long and complicated ordeal these few years were id say this was pretty much on the point. There are many points that could have been made. The problematic situation that came with Wallenstein entering the conflict on the HREs behalf was much mired by the fact that alot of the princes, dukes and what have you, in germany, that had comitted to the cause did other things. Like they realized that their neighbour had sent troops and was thus weakened so before heading to assist Gustaphus they invaded their neighbour and on and on that went. Also the swedish use of cannons was not the only thing that set them apart. They were by far the best drilled close combat army for a good 2 centuries. Alot of armies during the time were mostly peasents or pressganged into service as long as they could shoot. So Gustaphus realized two things. Firstly the distance at which the first volley was fired seldom infered alot of casulties on his well drilled troops. So they marched them close, soaking the first fussilade, and then with fearsome accuracy in return decimated the enemy ranks. Enter the 2nd point. After which they would charge. Men who have little to no training facing swords, pikes and bayonetts simply ran. This was something they used to effect to break much larger armies time and time again all the way up and until the fall of the empire. Also it would have been worth mentioning that after his death the swedish army killed its way all the way into prague. Upon a bridge there a plaque still stands saluting the defenses that kept them from sacking the entire city.

[@fanbuoy9234]

Wasn't the 'gå-på' infantry tactics you're describing more of Charles XI-XII's thing?

[@Mornomgir]

@@fanbuoy9234 describing yes. Heavy user yes. But he was not the initial user of it.

[@willroland7153]

As soon as heard “Arch Duke Ferdinand” I knew it was going to be a heck of a war.

[@yoshimeier3060]

Now the funny thing is, that this Pappenheim dude "second in imperial command" hails from a 4000 people village close to where I live. In Germany there still is a saying "I know my Pappenheimers" indicating their trustworthieness... nobody these days knows that this village truly exists :D

[@someopinion2846]

Do a video on Axel Oxenstierna. You can't understand Gustavus Adolphus' Sweden without one.

[@almighty3946]

Awesome love your videos

[@dlugi4198]

Could we get a video on Vallenstein, please?

[@zerofourtwo]

It's easier to just say Gustaf Adolf like we do in Sweden, and the Swedish version of "Charles" is just "Karl".

[@TheKe3lz]

Kaaaaaarrrllll!!! What did you do?!?!

[@jjsc4396]

A surprising aspect of both sides was their inability to fund their armies other than by pillaging, taxing beyond means and essentially standing over cities for 💰 Including those presumably "on their side". That bred resentment and difficulty ruling conquests.

[@carolusrex4021]

Could you do Carolus Rex?

[@kayvan671]

The greatest King of all time.

[@fanbuoy9234]

@@kayvan671 Let's not get carried away here :) He was a masterful tactician

[@kayvan671]

@@fanbuoy9234 Maybe not the best King but my favorite.

[@TheEvilCommenter]

Good video 👍

[@thorpeaaron1110]

Can you do one on Santa Ana:Mexico's most Infamous Dictator

[@kevintaylor791]

I'm still pushing for a biographic of Haile Selassie. Nearly a million people think he is the messiah, he disagreed. It's like Life of Brian but IRL.

[@poizunman75]

Might I suggest one of the other Great Uniters of Japan: Toyotomi Hideyoshi

[@iwatchDVDsonXbox360]

Yeah, a lot of time passed since Oda Nobunaga video.

[@PhillipPlus]

Please do Aurelian!!!

[@wilmersundberg5732]

u should make a video about axel von fersen, good candidate for this kind of stuff

[@Adam-sh8gc]

Any chance on Jan Sobieski III?

[@twocvbloke]

I had a comment about this, but it got trampled by the Sabaton crowd getting too excited about seeing the title... :P

[@nicholaserickson4233]

Hey I suggested this video! So cool I've never had that happen before.

[@adamczerczak7746]

Please do a bio on Jan III Sobieski.

[@andyreginald6272]

I CAME, I SAW, GOD CONQUERED

[@DC-ru5xz]

Then the winged hussars arrived

[@marcocastelli4205]

@@DC-ru5xz COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAINSIDE

[@xpqzl2551]

great video

[@xchaceee]

Please do a video on the Aussie bloke Chopper Read! Absolute mad man 🙏

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Here are some suggestions for another video - all interesting people April Ellison/William Ellison Jr. (1790-1861) - a freed slave from South Carolina who became a successful slaveowner and planter himself before the civil war. Anthony Johnson (1600-1670) - a former indentured servant who became one of the first African American property owners in America and a successful tobacco farmer. Lord Mountbatten (1900-1979) - Prince Philip’s uncle and Queen Elizabeth’s second cousin once removed who was assassinated by the IRA Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) - Japanese poet, author, playwright, actor and nationalist who committed seppuku after a failed attempt to overthrow Japan’s 1947 constitution. Robert Walpole (1676-1745) - British politician who was the first prime minister of Great Britain from 1721 until 1742 under King George I and King George II. Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach/prime minister) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent Irish figure and one of the most important in Irish history. George Eastman (1854-1932) - American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak company. He was a pioneer of photography and a major philanthropist. He commit suicide at the age of 77 because of chronic pain from health problems. Emile Zola (1840-1902) - French novelist and journalist who is an early practitioner in the literary genre, naturalism. He was involved in the Dreyfus affair, a political scandal in France. He died in 1902 at the age of 62 from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. ryoichi sasakawa (1899-1995) - Japanese businessman, politician, sports administrator, philanthropist and was criminal who helped Norman Borlaug with his Green Revolution. Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) - Irish poet, playwright and translator who won the 1995 Nobel prize for literature and wrote a poem about The Tollund Man comparing his cause of death to The Troubles in Northern Ireland. W.B. Yeats (1865-1939) - Irish poet, dramatist and writer with an interest in the occult who helped found the Abbey Theatre and was a senator for the Irish Free State. He is one of the most important historical figures in Irish history. Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021) - husband and consort to Queen Elizabeth who served in the navy as a young man, serving in the Second World War. He died recently so it would be a good choice. Jordan Belfort (born 1962) - former stockbroker, author, motivational speaker and convicted felon who committed fraud via stock market manipulation. His book was the inspiration behind the film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013. Andrew Cunanan (1969-1997) - spree killer responsible for five murders before his suicide via gunshot. His victims include Gianna Versace and Lee Miglin. Lee Miglin (1924-1997) - American business tycoon, real estate developer and philanthropist who was spree killer, Andrew Cunanan’s third murder victim. “The Count of Saint Germain” (1691 or 1712 -died 1784) - European Adventurer who achieved prominence in high society in the 1700’s. His real name is unknown while his background is obscure. He claimed to be the son of Prince Francis II Rakoczi of Transylvania. He was arrested for suspicion of espionage during the Jacobite rebellion but was released without charge. Julia d’Aunigny (1670 or 1673 -died 1707) - 17th century French opera singer who was known for her flamboyant lifestyle. Her father was a secretary to the master of the horse to King Louis XIV. She was a keen sword fighter, cross-dressed and tried to run away with a female lover after killing a man in a duel. She died at the age of 33. Past American presidents, British prime ministers, monarchs and Roman emperors would be good as well.

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Hey Simon, do a Biographics on Andrew Wyeth one of these days. I meant to suggest this a few weeks back during the Rembrandt video but didn’t get around to it.

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John Prebble wrote a book called The Lion in the North. It was about the history between England and Scotland.