MONTBLANC Patron of Art / Catherine II. The Great
Tsarina Catherine’s ambition was to continue the work of Peter the Great. Indeed, her commitment to the arts was impressive: she corresponded with Voltaire, Diderot
Tsarina Catherine’s ambition was to continue the work of Peter the Great. Indeed, her commitment to the arts was impressive: she corresponded with Voltaire, Diderot
Moved by the spirit of the Enlightenment. Tsar Peter the Great led the Russian Empire out of its cultural isolation into the centre of the
Kipling is seen as an innovator in the art of the short story. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries he was among the
The politically astute Queen Semiramis is responsible for uniting the two countries of Babylon and Assyria to create one of the most fascinating empires of
Despite various periods of turmoil during his reign, King George IV of Britain, with his appreciation for the fine arts, managed to shape British culture
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Greta Garbo, one of the few divas from the silent-film era who also shot to international fame with the advent of sound films, was regarded
Founded to uphold Montblanc’s commitment to promote fine art and culture, the Montblanc de la Culture Foundation honors people from all over the world who
Gaius Octavian, honoured by the Roman Senate with the name Augustus, was the driving force behind the cultural revival of the epoch that followed numerous
Although the last direct descendent of the Medici house died centuries ago, the name of this aristocratic family from Florence is still evocative of a
Ernest Hemingway was undoubtedly one of the greatest of the 20th century, and he still inspires discriminating literature enthusiasts all around the world. In works
Agatha Christie captivated millions of people all around the world with the clever narrative style and brilliantly constructed plots of her novels, plays and shorts