History Challenge & Journal

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:11 am

No, he was English.

Post by **caller** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:40 am

Richard when he was young?

No seriously, another clue perhaps?

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:33 am

He was involved in savings, but not in a bank.

Post by **caller** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:32 am

dtaai-maai wrote:He was involved in savings, but not in a bank.

Saving or savings?

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:43 am

Excellent question.
The collective noun may be more appropriate.

Post by **sandman67** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:18 pm

Is he a famous lifeboatman?

Post by **PeteC** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:44 pm

Everyone is striking out with the face. Perhaps look at his robe/coat and the decorations on it. Not very clear but somewhat visible. That may give a clue to what he was, leading to who he was. Pete

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:11 pm

Saving souls was his priority!
Good point, Pete... rank is relevant.

Post by **Piesat42** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:21 pm

Is it William Booth?

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:49 pm

Correctomundo, Mr Piesat. William Booth, founder and first General of the Salvation Army.

Post by **caller** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:17 am

Penny dropped for me with Petes tip of the day!

But a bit too late.

Post by **Piesat42** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:29 am

ROFL Confession time!

I recognised his picture as at one time when very young I played in the Sally Army band

Not when he was about I hasten to add

Had to give it up to join the Marine cadets

Post by **Jimbob** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:34 am

something to ponder for the holiday weekend or Christmas for the Christians

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He was a leading figure in the British Empire starting as a clerk, mastering Urdu among other languages. He fought against corruption and finally appointed to be a colonial Governer. He was later famously accused of corruption in an impeachment, but was acquitted and finally made a Privy Councillor

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:39 am

That would be Warren Hastings then!

Post by **Jimbob** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:41 am

well done DM. didn't check the photo file name did I. Oh well good intentions

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