Chancellor Collection (#28)

JOE CHANCELLOR, c1900. A head-and-shoulders portrait of Tom O Day, alias Joe Chancellor, a member of the Hole in the Wall gang, operating in the Wild West. Photograph, c1900

Matthias Erzberger
Herr Matthias Erzberger, German State Secretary and Vice Chancellor.He was part of the German delegation who attended the Armistice Agreement

Sir A. Chamberlain / Stamp
SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN British Conservative MP, a member of the war cabinet and appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Lloyd George in the aftermath of the First Wold War

Reginald McKenna / Stamp
REGINALD McKENNA (1863 - 1943) British banker and Liberal politician, serving as Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer during the Asquith premiership

Tom Titt / Reginald McKenna
Reginald McKenna. British banker and Liberal politician. Served as Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer during the premiership of Asquith

Tom Titt / Lord Halsbury
Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury. Leading barrister, politician and government minister. He served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain three times

From Bismarck to Buelow. A bigger task for a smaller man
Punch recalls an illustration from their magazine from September 28th, 1878(see picture number 10056473)showing Otto von Bismarck temporarily quashing the Socialist jack in the box

Senate House Election
The Senate House, with Kings College chapel beyond, during the election for the Chancellor of the University

The British Committee of the inquiry into the breaches of th
From left: Viscount Bryce, O.M. Chairman; Professor A.L. Fisher, Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University; Mr Harold Cox, Edior of the Edinburgh Review; Sir Alfred Hopkinson, K.C

Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868
Engraved portrait of Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, the English politician, lawyer and Lord Chancellor of England

Prince Otto von Bismarck, c. 1898
Engraved portrait of Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), the Prusso-German statesman and first Chancellor of the German Empire, pictured c.1898

Prince Otto von Bismarck in his study, 1882
Engraving showing Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), the Prusso-German statesman and first Chancellor of the German Empire, pictured in his study, c.1882

Prince Otto von Bismarck, 1870
Engraved portrait of Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), the Prusso-German statesman and first Chancellor of the German Empire, pictured in 1870

Prince Otto von Bismarck at Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870
Engraving showing Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), the Prusso-German statesman and first Chancellor of the German Empire

David Maxwell Fyfe
Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, 1st Earl of Kilmuir (1900-1967) British politician who was home secretary (1951-54) and Lord Chancellor (1954-1962)

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, 1st Earl of Kilmuir (1900-1967) British politician who was home secretary (1951-54) and Lord Chancellor (1954-1962)

Charles, Baron Talbot
CHARLES, BARON TALBOT lawyer, statesman, Lord Chancellor

Cambridge speaking to Harvard
The Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, The Reverend G. A. Weekes, having a telephone conversation with the President of Harvard University

Sir Kingsley Wood (1881-1943)
Photograph of Sir Kingsley Wood, the Conservative MP, seen in 1938 - the year that he held the posts of Minister of Health and Secretary of State for Air

Neville Chamberlain MP as Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1937
Photograph of (Arthur) Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940) at his desk with the famous briefcase, as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Benjamin Disraeli, 1852
Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, engraved when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer and leader of the Lower House in the Derby Administration

John Bright MP, (1811-1889)
Portrait of John Bright, the English orator and radical politician. As well as serving as MP for Durham and Manchester he was also appointed President of the Board of Trade

Sir Robert Horne (1871-1940)
Photograph of Sir Robert S. Horne, then Conservative-Unionist MP for Hillhead, Glasgow, and Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1922

Lord Randolph Churchill (1849-1895)
Engraving of Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill, the English Conservative politician, who served as Indian Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer, seen shortly after accepting the latter post

University Admission
Latin document given by the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, testifying that Chandos Hodgkyns has been admitted as a student

Patrick Earl Marchmont
PATRICK HUME, first earl of MARCHMONT Scottish statesman, lord chancellor of Scotland

Churchill and Lloyd George
Photograph from Budget Day 1910 showing Winston Churchill (centre right), Home Secretary and David Lloyd George (centre left), Chancellor of the Exchequer

George Canning - 7
George Canning, Statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer. with his autograph

Somers with Book
John, first lord SOMERS statesman, Lord Chancellor

Somers with Seal
John, first lord SOMERS statesman, Lord Chancellor, holding the Great Seal with an apprehensive look as though at any moment someone might snatch it out of his grasp

Kennedy Visits Berlin
A Card commemorating John F. Kennedys presidential visit to Germany, with portraits of him and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer

G J Goschen
GEORGE JOACHIM GOSCHEN 1st Viscount Goschen, politician and financier. Director of Bank of England 1858-1865 and later Chancellor of the Exchequer

Bismarck / Vanity Fair
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD BISMARCK Prussian statesman and first chancellor of German Empire in his military uniform

James I & Bacon / Figuier
Francis Bacon is appointed Chancellor by King James I

Edw. Lord Thurlow 1822
EDWARD, 1st baron THURLOW Lord Chancellor

Edw. Lord Thurlow 1780
EDWARD, 1st baron THURLOW Lord Chancellor

John Lightfoot, English churchman and scholar
John Lightfoot, English churchman, rabbinical scholar, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge and Master of St Catharines College, Cambridge. Date: 1602 - 1675

Bismarck / Moloch / 1882
OTTO BISMARCK German Chancellor depicted as a bit of a thug

Taxpayer Gives More
The German chancellor prises open the taxpayers safe with a crowbar to extract even more money

Cambridge Uni Wrangler
The Senior Wrangler - he who has obtained the highest place in the mathematical tripos - is presented to the Vice Chancellor

Poster / Bruning
Bruning, the Last Bastion of Freedom & Order. A Center Party poster supporting Chancellor Bruning. It portrays him as a fortress against the extremists

Wolfgang Kapp
WOLFGANG KAPP German Chancellor after the right-wing Kapp-Putsch of 1920

Gladstone in 1853
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1853

Russia / Chancellor Visit
The English seaman Richard Chancellor is received by tsar Ivan IV. Their meeting results in a trade agreement between Russia and England

Austen Chamberlain / 1904
SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN British politician making his budget statement as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Jacques Coeur / Dupre
JACQUES COEUR French merchant who gained wealth through trading and manufacturing; Chancellor to King Charles VII

N Chamberlain / 1923
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1923

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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.