The Palace and Park by Phillips, Forbes, Latham, Owen, Scharf, and Shenton

[Born at Grenoble, in France, 1777. Died in Paris, 1832. Aged 55.] First served in the army. Then entered into business, established a banking-house, and embarked in commercial speculations, which proved successful. Elected a member of the Chamber of Deputies. Until 1830, the fierce opponent of government, and the chief advocate of the popular cause. In 1831, until his death, Prime Minister of Louis Philippe; his policy the preservation of peace, the repression of the military spirit, and the encouragement of commerce. His public career courageous and free from corruption. [Medallion by Houdon.] PRELATES AND THEOLOGIANS. 291*. GEORGES D’AMBOISE. _Cardinal and Minister of State._ [Born at Chaumont sur Loire, in France, 1460. Died at Lyons, 1510. Aged 50.] As Prime Minister of Louis XII. of France, acquired popularity by reforming abuses and relieving the burdens of the subject. Acquired the title of “Father of the People.” Also Archbishop of Rouen. When created Cardinal, effected great reforms in some of the religious Orders. Benevolent and charitable. Never in possession of more than one benefice, two-thirds of which he gave to the church and to the poor. [From the statue in the Cathedral at Rouen.]