Ambassador Collection (#31)

Derby & Canterbury / Paris
The Archbishop of Canterbury is sent as an ambassador by the citizens of London to Paris to meet the exiled Earl of Derby and ask him to return to supplant Richard II

Sir Francis Younghusband and the American Ambassador, 1922
Photograph showing the American Ambassador to Great Britain, Mr. Harvey (on left), presenting an American Geographical Society Medal to Sir Francis Younghusband; London, 1922

Persian Embassy
When the Persian ambassador visits a Foreign State, he does it in style - twenty elephants, along with a troop of horsemen

Aloysius Contareno
ALOYSIUS CONTARENO Venetian diplomat, mediator in the Thirty Years War and at one time ambassador to James I of England

Vincenzo Lunardi
VINCENZO LUNARDI Italian Diplomat who piloted the first balloon flight in England in 1783 at Moorfields in London. Balloon later exhibited at the Pantheon

Olozaga in Madrid
Orozaga, Spanish ambassador in Paris, arrives in Madrid, consequent upon the deposition of Isabela and her flight to Paris

Plants / Nicotiana
THE TOBACCO PLANT named after Jacques Nicot, French ambassador at Lisbon who introduced the plant to France in 1860

Hyde Park Review 1838
At a review in Londons Hyde Park, the duke of Wellington is accompanied by marshal Soult and the Ottoman ambassador who is doubtless duly impressed

Circassian Princess
This Circassian princess (whose name we do not know) came to the court of tsarina Catherine II as ambassador for her people

Yellow Ambassador taxi outside Howrah train station, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

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Ambassador cars, Secretariat North Block, offices for government ministers, New Delhi, India, Asia

The Secretariats, Rashtrapati Bhavan, with white official Ambassador cars with secretatriat in background, Delhi, India, Asia

Mary Evelyn / Nanteuil
MARY EVELYN nee BROWNE Wife of JOHN EVELYN, diarist, and daughter of Sir Richard Browne, ambassador

Paul Duc De Noailles
PAUL DUC DE NOAILLES French historian and ambassador

LA Tour D auvergne
Godefroy-Henry-Bernard- AlphonSe, prince de LA TOUR D AUVERGNE LAURAGUAIS French diplomat, ambassador to England

Beaumont House, London
Example of domestic architecture: Beaumont House, Butcher Row, Temple Bar, the first residence of the Duke of Sully, ambassador of Henry the Great (IV) of France in 1603

Racial / Fiji / Message 19C
Fiji: an ambassador brings a message

1st Earl of Bedford
John Russell, first earl of BEDFORD Statesman and ambassador

Drugs / Tobacco Plant
THE TOBACCO PLANT named after Jacques Nicot, French ambassador at Lisbon who introduced the plant to France in 1860

Vincent Benedetti
Count VINCENT BENEDETTI French diplomat : ambassador to Torino, Italy, subsequently ambassador to Prussia

Comte De Jarnac
PHILIPPE FERDINAND AUGUSTE de CHABOT, comte de JARNAC French diplomat, ambassador of France at the court of St James, London

Alexandre Walewski
ALEXANDRE FLORIAN JOSEPH COLONNA, comte WALEWSKI natural son of Napoleon I and countess Walewska : French diplomat, ambassador to Britain

Sir Cecil Spring-Rice
SIR CECIL SPRING-RICE British Ambassador to the United States from 1912 to 1918, he also wrote the text to the hymn I Vow to Thee My Country

Anjou Elected K Poland
The Polish ambassador comes to Paris to tell the duc d Anjou that he has been elected king Henryk of Poland : he will also be Henri III of France

LANCELOT
Sir Lancelot goes to Guinevere as ambassador

Queen Victoria and the Bible
Victoria recommends the Bible to a foreign ambassador. This is the secret of Englands greatness

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"Captivating Ambassadors: From Joseph Kennedy to Abd-ar-Rahman III and Beyond" In 1938, the world witnessed the influential presence of Joseph Kennedy, an American Ambassador, and his esteemed family. Their diplomatic endeavors left a lasting impact on international relations. Meanwhile, in 1533, "The Ambassadors, " a mesmerizing oil painting on panel by an unknown artist, showcased the elegance and sophistication associated with ambassadors throughout history. Amidst all this grandeur, there were always nosy kids who couldn't resist peeking into the lives of these distinguished individuals. One such instance was captured in Angus McBean's portrait of Rosemary Kennedy - a testament to both her familial ties and personal struggles. Not limited to human ambassadors alone, even aircraft like Airspeed AS57 Ambassador G-ALZN Elizabethan played their part in connecting nations through travel and commerce under BEA's watchful eye. Speaking of families making their mark on diplomacy, the renowned Kennedy family has been synonymous with political influence for decades. Their legacy continues to inspire future generations striving for excellence in public service. Beyond borders lay Sir Henry Neville - an ambassador whose role transcended national boundaries as he navigated complex political landscapes during his time. Similarly breaking barriers was Mrs. Kennedy alongside her debutante daughters who challenged societal norms while representing their country with grace and poise. Traveling back centuries ago brings us face-to-face with Abd-ar-Rahman III - Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. His reign exemplified how ambassadors could shape history through alliances forged across cultures and civilizations. Shifting our focus to Russia at the turn of the 20th century reveals Alexandra Kollontai - a revolutionary figure known for her social theories that aimed to reshape society's perception of gender roles. Her contributions as a stateswoman further solidified her status as an ambassador for change.