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Michel · 8th August 2010, 06:34 PM

Thanks to both.
Kronckew , if Gal Stuart died in 1820 or 1834 this answers my question: the photo cannot be of the Gal. Stuart.
Who is the gentleman ?
Only the uniform and the sword can give a clue.

Dmitry, I personally doubt that the sword is really French fashion as I have absolutely no ancestor, even at soldier level, who served in the French armies. Could the Dutch of these years have French inspired swords ? After the Napoleonic wars this is not impossible. I have several Col and General serving the Dutch royalties.

Thanks a lot for giving these informations
Regards
Michel

8th August 2010, 06:34 PM	#4
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	Thanks to both. Kronckew , if Gal Stuart died in 1820 or 1834 this answers my question: the photo cannot be of the Gal. Stuart. Who is the gentleman ? Only the uniform and the sword can give a clue. Dmitry, I personally doubt that the sword is really French fashion as I have absolutely no ancestor, even at soldier level, who served in the French armies. Could the Dutch of these years have French inspired swords ? After the Napoleonic wars this is not impossible. I have several Col and General serving the Dutch royalties. Thanks a lot for giving these informations Regards Michel