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Chancellor Collection (#19)

"Chancellor: A Historical Figure Shaping Nations and Politics" The term "chancellor" holds a significant place in history

Background imageChancellor Collection: Lord Chancellor

Lord Chancellor. Part of Box 104 Boswell collection. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageChancellor Collection: Utopia, 1516, by Thomas More (1478-1535). Tittle cover. Fren

Utopia, 1516, by Thomas More (1478-1535). Tittle cover. Fren
Thomas More (1478-1535). English politician and humanist. Utopia, 1516. Tittle cover. French edition. Printed in Amsterdam by Jean Blaeu, 1642. Colored engraving

Background imageChancellor Collection: Session of the International Labor Conference. Berlin, Germa

Session of the International Labor Conference. Berlin, Germa
Session of the International Labor Conference at the Palace of Chancellor Bismarck. Berlin, Germany. Engraving, 1890. Colored

Background imageChancellor Collection: Prince Alexander Bezborodko (1747-1799). Engraving. Colored

Prince Alexander Bezborodko (1747-1799). Engraving. Colored
Prince Alexander Bezborodko (1747-1799). Grand Chancellor of Russia and chief architect of Catherine the Great. Engraving in The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Background imageChancellor Collection: Karl Heinrich von Boetticher (1833-1907). Engraving. Colored

Karl Heinrich von Boetticher (1833-1907). Engraving. Colored
Karl Heinrich von Boetticher (1833-1907). German conservative politician. Engraving in The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Background imageChancellor Collection: Chlodwig Carl Viktor, Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst, P

Chlodwig Carl Viktor, Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst, Prince of Ratibor and Corvey (1819 A?o??n?1901). Prince of Hohenlohe

Background imageChancellor Collection: Thomas More (1478-1535)

Thomas More (1478-1535). English lawyer, philosopher, author, statesman and humanist

Background imageChancellor Collection: Metternich-Winneburg, Klemens, prince (1773-1859). Austrian

Metternich-Winneburg, Klemens, prince (1773-1859). Austrian politician. Appointed chancellor in 1809, replacing Stadion. Between 1814 and 1815 chaired the Congress of Vienna

Background imageChancellor Collection: Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck on having stayed away

Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck on having stayed away
Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck, way of the station, on having stayed away from the capital to go to his Friedrichsruhes residence. 19th century. Berlin. Germany. Colored engraving

Background imageChancellor Collection: Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899). German political and military

Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899). German political and military
Leo von Caprivi (Caprivi Georg Leo Graf von Caprara of Montecuccoli) (1831-1899). German political and military. Otto von Bismarcks successor as Chancellor of Germany (1890-1894)

Background imageChancellor Collection: BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold (1815-1898)

BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold (1815-1898)
BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold, Prince of (Schonhauser, 1815-Friedrichsruhe, 1898). German statesman. Proclamed Chancellor of the Empire in 1871. In 1890 William II forced him to resign

Background imageChancellor Collection: Cartoon, Disraeli, Northcote and the Deficit

Cartoon, Disraeli, Northcote and the Deficit
Cartoon, Benjamin Disraeli, Tory Prime Minister, and Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, worrying over the Deficit

Background imageChancellor Collection: Caricature of Sir Hardinge Giffard and John Charles Day

Caricature of Sir Hardinge Giffard and John Charles Day
Caricature of Sir Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury (later Lord Chancellor, 1823-1921) and John Charles Frederick Sigismund Day QC (1826-1908). Seen here having a drink and a biscuit

Background imageChancellor Collection: Sir John Fortescue - 2

Sir John Fortescue - 2
SIR JOHN FORTESCUE Chancellor to king Henry VI, Lord Chief Justice Date: 1394 - 1476

Background imageChancellor Collection: Sir John Fortescue

Sir John Fortescue
SIR JOHN FORTESCUE Chancellor to king Henry VI, Lord Chief Justice Date: 1394 - 1476

Background imageChancellor Collection: Thomas Baron Ellesmere

Thomas Baron Ellesmere
THOMAS EGERTON, baron ELLESMERE Lord Chancellor, in his robes of office. Date: 1540 - 1617

Background imageChancellor Collection: John Douglas, Bishop

John Douglas, Bishop
JOHN DOUGLAS Lord Bishop of Salisbury, Chancellor of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, depicted in all his finery as both bishop and Garter Knight. Date: 1721 - 1807

Background imageChancellor Collection: William Earl Cowper

William Earl Cowper
WILLIAM first earl COWPER, statesman, Lord Chancellor Date: 1665? - 1723

Background imageChancellor Collection: Edward Earl Clarendon

Edward Earl Clarendon
EDWARD HYDE, earl of CLARENDON Statesman and historian, depicted with the paraphernalia appropriate to his job as Lord High Chancellor of England. Date: 1609 - 1674

Background imageChancellor Collection: John Earl of Clare - 2

John Earl of Clare - 2
JOHN FITZGIBBON, first earl of CLARE Irish statesman, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, depicted in his official robes. Date: 1749 - 1802

Background imageChancellor Collection: 1st Baron Chelmsford

1st Baron Chelmsford
FREDERICK THESIGER, first baron CHELMSFORD Statesman, Lord Chancellor, as a young man. Date: 1794 - 1878

Background imageChancellor Collection: Henry Earl Bathurst - 2

Henry Earl Bathurst - 2
HENRY second EARL BATHURST A somewhat disrespectful sketch of the Lord Chancellor Date: 1714 - 1794

Background imageChancellor Collection: Bismarck with Hound

Bismarck with Hound
OTTO von BISMARCK The former German Chancellor, now in retirement, walks with one of his dogs in the grounds of his castle at Friedrichsruhe. Date: 1815 - 1898

Background imageChancellor Collection: William Baron Hatherley

William Baron Hatherley
WILLIAM PAGE WOOD, baron HATHERLEY Lord Chancellor Date: 1801 - 1881

Background imageChancellor Collection: Thomas Egerton, Ellesmere

Thomas Egerton, Ellesmere
Thomas Egerton, baron ELLESMERE statesman, Lord Chancellor Date: 1540 - 1617

Background imageChancellor Collection: Cottington (Van Somer)

Cottington (Van Somer)
FRANCIS LORD COTTINGTON statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1578? - 1652

Background imageChancellor Collection: Cottington (Hollar?)

Cottington (Hollar?)
FRANCIS LORD COTTINGTON statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1578? - 1652

Background imageChancellor Collection: Thomas Baron Audley

Thomas Baron Audley
THOMAS, BARON AUDLEY Lord Chancellor of England Date: 1488 - 1544

Background imageChancellor Collection: W V Harcourt / Vfair 1870

W V Harcourt / Vfair 1870
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE GRANVILLE VENABLES VERNON HARCOURT English Liberal MP, in turn Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1827 - 1904

Background imageChancellor Collection: Robert, Viscount Finlay

Robert, Viscount Finlay
Robert Bannatyne FINLAY, Ist viscount Finlay lawyer, lord chancellor, classical scholar Date: 1842 - 1929

Background imageChancellor Collection: Chauncey Olcott / Cigar

Chauncey Olcott / Cigar
CHAUNCEY OLCOTT (Chancellor John Olcott) American singer and songwriter Date: 1858 - 1932

Background imageChancellor Collection: Hatton (Ketel)

Hatton (Ketel)
SIR CHRISTOPHER HATTON Lord High Chancellor of England, courtier and politician Date: 1540 - 1591

Background imageChancellor Collection: Chelmsford, 1st Baron

Chelmsford, 1st Baron
FREDERICK THESIGER 1st BARON CHELMSFORD English jurist and Lord Chancellor Date: 1794 - 1878

Background imageChancellor Collection: Hugh Earl Cairns / Cassell

Hugh Earl Cairns / Cassell
HUGH MCCALMONT CAIRNS 1st EARL CAIRNS British politician and Lord Chancellor Date: 1819 - 1885

Background imageChancellor Collection: Hugh, Earl Cairns / V Fair

Hugh, Earl Cairns / V Fair
HUGH MCCALMONT CAIRNS 1st EARL CAIRNS British politician and Lord Chancellor Date: 1819 - 1885

Background imageChancellor Collection: We Gladstone / C of Exch

We Gladstone / C of Exch
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE British Liberal MP as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1865 Date: 1809 - 1898

Background imageChancellor Collection: William Cowper / 1st Earl

William Cowper / 1st Earl
WILLIAM COWPER First Earl Cowper English judge, parliamentary orator, lord keeper of the great seal, and first Lord Chancellor of Great Britain Date: 1665? - 1723

Background imageChancellor Collection: Sir Christopher Hatton

Sir Christopher Hatton
SIR CHRISTOPHER HATTON Lord High Chancellor of England, coutier and politician Date: 1540 - 1591

Background imageChancellor Collection: Farrer Baron Hersechell

Farrer Baron Hersechell
Farrer, first baron HERSCHELL Lawyer, Lord Chancellor Date: 1837 - 1899

Background imageChancellor Collection: N Chamberlain / Harrogate

N Chamberlain / Harrogate
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN Chancellor of the Exchequer during a visit to Harrogate for medical treatment Date: 1869 - 1940

Background imageChancellor Collection: Iddesleigh / Northcote / 74

Iddesleigh / Northcote / 74
sir STAFFORD HENRY NORTHCOTE 1st earl IDDESLEIGH statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1818 - 1887

Background imageChancellor Collection: Stafford Henry Northcote

Stafford Henry Northcote
sir STAFFORD HENRY NORTHCOTE 1st earl IDDESLEIGH statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1818 - 1887

Background imageChancellor Collection: Selborne - Roundell Palmer

Selborne - Roundell Palmer
Roundell Palmer (1812 - 1895) - 1st EARL of Selborne MP, Lord Chancellor

Background imageChancellor Collection: HENRY BEAUFORT 1374-1447

HENRY BEAUFORT 1374-1447
HENRY BEAUFORT English Cardinal. Bishop of Lincoln and Winchester, becoming Lord Chancellor in 1403 Date: 1374 - 1447

Background imageChancellor Collection: Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1st Earl Iddesleigh

Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1st Earl Iddesleigh
SIR STAFFORD HENRY NORTHCOTE 1st EARL IDDESLEIGH Statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1818 - 1887

Background imageChancellor Collection: Hatherley / Wp Wood

Hatherley / Wp Wood
WILLIAM PAGE WOOD BARON HATHERLEY Lord Chancellor Date: 1801 - 1881

Background imageChancellor Collection: John, 1st Baron Campbell

John, 1st Baron Campbell
JOHN, 1ST BARON CAMPBELL Prominent figure in the Lords in questions of law; made Chief Justice of the Queens Bench in 1850 and Lord Chancellor in 1859 Date: 1779 - 1861

Background imageChancellor Collection: B. H. M. K Von Bulow

B. H. M. K Von Bulow
B. H. M. K VON BULOW Bernhard Heinrich Martin Karl von Bulow. Prussian statesman and German chancellor before losing confidence in Wilhelm II, resulting in resignation. Date: 1849 - 1929




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"Chancellor: A Historical Figure Shaping Nations and Politics" The term "chancellor" holds a significant place in history, representing influential figures who have shaped nations and politics. One such notable chancellor was Otto von Bismarck, known as the Iron Chancellor. His political prowess led to the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership in the late 19th century. Bismarck's iconic moment came when he decided to drop his pilot, symbolizing his departure from relying on guidance and advice. This move showcased his determination to steer Germany towards greatness independently. In 1890, artist John Tenniel captured this pivotal event in his artwork titled "Dropping the Pilot. " The image portrays Bismarck standing at the helm of a ship while dropping a pilot into stormy waters below – an allegory for Bismarck taking full control of Germany's destiny. The influence of chancellors extended beyond Germany. In Britain, Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster during Queen Victoria's reign. He played a crucial role in liberal election campaigns, advocating for progressive policies that aimed to uplift society. Another prominent British figure associated with the title is David Lloyd George. As Prime Minister during World War I, he left Downing Street after leading Britain through one of its most challenging periods. Chancellors also made their mark through artistic expressions like Walter Passmore's portrayal of Iolanthe or Johannes Kip's depiction of Burlington House in Piccadilly during the early 18th century. These artworks showcase how chancellors' influence transcended politics and influenced cultural spheres as well. Cartoons were another medium used to comment on chancellors' actions; one such example is "The Confidence Trick. " featuring Northcote and Disraeli satirizing political maneuvering during their time. Frederick Edwin Smith stands out among these esteemed individuals as he held the title of the Exchequer in Britain.