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Chancellor Collection (page 4)

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

Background imageChancellor Collection: Sir John Henry MacFarland, M. A. LL. D

Sir John Henry MacFarland, M. A. LL. D
A portrait oil painting of Sir John Henry MacFarland, M.A. LL.D. the Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, seated in his gold trimmed black robes. Date: circa 1924

Background imageChancellor Collection: Sir Redmond Barry's Old House

Sir Redmond Barry's Old House
An etching of an ominous road, leading to the former home of Sir Redmond Barry, a colonial Judge in Victoria and inaugural Chancellor of the University of Melbourne

Background imageChancellor Collection: Cessna 414A Chancellor D-IAAS

Cessna 414A Chancellor D-IAAS (msn 414-0083), of Atlas Air Service. Date: 1972

Background imageChancellor Collection: Cartoon, Sin, Death, and the Devil

Cartoon, Sin, Death, and the Devil, Vide Milton, by James Gillray. A parody of a scene from John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, showing Prime Minister William Pitt (left) as Death

Background imageChancellor Collection: Michael Hicks Beach

Michael Hicks Beach (1837 - 1916), statesman, chancellor of the exchequer, introducing his financial proposals. Date: 14 April 1902

Background imageChancellor Collection: Helmut Schmidt, German Social Democrat politician

Helmut Schmidt, German Social Democrat politician
Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt (b 1918), German Social Democrat politician, served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Seen here giving a speech at a podium. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageChancellor Collection: Thorneycroft Peter George Edward Baron 1909 1994

Thorneycroft Peter George Edward Baron 1909 1994
thorneycroft, peter, george, edward, baron, 1909, 1994, british, uk, tory, conservative, politician, politics, chancellor, exchequer, 1957, 1958, chairman, party, 1975, 1981, air, hostess, hostesses

Background imageChancellor Collection: Peter Thorneycroft, British Conservative politician

Peter Thorneycroft, British Conservative politician
George Edward Peter Thorneycroft, Baron Thorneycroft (1909-1994), British Conservative politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1957 to 1958

Background imageChancellor Collection: John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley

John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley (1882-1958), British civil servant, then politician and government minister. He served as Home Secretary from 1939 to 1940

Background imageChancellor Collection: Denis Healey, Labour politician, wearing a poppy

Denis Healey, Labour politician, wearing a poppy
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Background imageChancellor Collection: Denis Healey, Labour politician, with colleague

Denis Healey, Labour politician, with colleague
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Background imageChancellor Collection: Denis Healey, Labour politician

Denis Healey, Labour politician
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Background imageChancellor Collection: Quintin Hogg Hailsham Lord Mcgarel Baron Peerage

Quintin Hogg Hailsham Lord Mcgarel Baron Peerage
quintin, hogg, hailsham, lord, mcgarel, baron, peerage, aristocracy, st, marylebone, 2nd, viscount, 1907, 2001, british, conservative, tory, politics, political, politician, long, career, first

Background imageChancellor Collection: James Callaghan, Labour politician

James Callaghan, Labour politician
James "Jim" Callaghan (Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, 1912-2005), Labour politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1964-1967, Home Secretary 1967-1970

Background imageChancellor Collection: Gordon Brown, Labour politician, speaking at a meeting

Gordon Brown, Labour politician, speaking at a meeting
Gordon Brown (James Gordon Brown, b 1951), Labour politician, MP from 1983, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997, and British Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010. Seen here speaking at a meeting

Background imageChancellor Collection: Gordon Brown James 1951 New Labour Socialist

Gordon Brown James 1951 New Labour Socialist
gordon, brown, james, 1951, new, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, politician, mp, 1983, chancellor, exchequer, 1997, british, prime, minister, 2007, 2010, table, microphone

Background imageChancellor Collection: Neville Chamberlain with RH Stoughton and Samuel Hoare

Neville Chamberlain with RH Stoughton and Samuel Hoare
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Background imageChancellor Collection: Gordon Brown, Labour politician, giving a talk

Gordon Brown, Labour politician, giving a talk
Gordon Brown (James Gordon Brown, b 1951), Labour politician, MP from 1983, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997, and British Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010

Background imageChancellor Collection: Lord Chelmsford

Lord Chelmsford
Sir Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford (1794 - 1878), English politician and lawyer, published shortly after his death. Chelmsford twice served as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Background imageChancellor Collection: The House of Lords during the HOme Rule debate, Lord Chancellor (Lord Herschell)

The House of Lords during the HOme Rule debate, Lord Chancellor (Lord Herschell) about to put the question. Date: 9th September 1893

Background imageChancellor Collection: Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke (1811 - 1892), British statesman

Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke (1811 - 1892), British statesman, was a pivotal conservative spokesman who helped shape British politics in the latter half of the 19th century

Background imageChancellor Collection: GEOFFREY HOWE (1926 - )

GEOFFREY HOWE (1926 - )
GEOFFREY MP and Thatcher's longest serving cabinet minister. Became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1979. Made a life peer in 1992. Date: 1979

Background imageChancellor Collection: French satire on Otto von Bismarck with grim reaper 1892

French satire on Otto von Bismarck with grim reaper 1892
Otto Eduard Leopold Bismarck(1815-1898), Prussian statesman and first chancellor of the German Empire. Depicted here in a French satire entitled "L'Aveu"

Background imageChancellor Collection: Political casserole: casserole concert, casserole, early 20th century (illustration)

Political casserole: casserole concert, casserole, early 20th century (illustration)
7400034 Political casserole: casserole concert, casserole, early 20th century (illustration) by Bianco, T. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political casserole: concert of pots)

Background imageChancellor Collection: The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)

The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)
4073067 The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch of the Season)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Political casserole: casserole concert, casserole, early 20th century (illustration)

Political casserole: casserole concert, casserole, early 20th century (illustration)
7400035 Political casserole: casserole concert, casserole, early 20th century (illustration) by Bianco, T. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political casserole: concert of pots)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Albert Einstein and the major Zionist leader David Ben Gourion, c. 1950's (b/w photo)

Albert Einstein and the major Zionist leader David Ben Gourion, c. 1950's (b/w photo)
1735827 Albert Einstein and the major Zionist leader David Ben Gourion, c.1950's (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, 1819 - 1885

Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, 1819 - 1885
3062080 Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, 1819 - 1885. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Le Chancelier de l'Hospital

Le Chancelier de l'Hospital
3783226 Le Chancelier de l'Hospital; (add.info.: Michel de l'Hospital. Ambassador at the Council of Trent, Superintendent of Finance and finally chancellor of France. 1505-1573)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician

Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician and Lord Chancellor during the English Reformation period
3039867 Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician and Lord Chancellor during the English Reformation period. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Background imageChancellor Collection: Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury, 1823-1921. English barrister, politician

Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury, 1823-1921. English barrister, politician
745820 Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury, 1823-1921. English barrister, politician, government minister and three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain

Background imageChancellor Collection: William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486

William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486
3116287 William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Provost of Eton, Bishop of Winchester)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Centenary of the birth of German statesman Otto von Bismarck (colour litho)

Centenary of the birth of German statesman Otto von Bismarck (colour litho)
6000301 Centenary of the birth of German statesman Otto von Bismarck (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Antonio Canovas del Castillo (8 February 1828 - 8 August 1897)

Antonio Canovas del Castillo (8 February 1828 - 8 August 1897)
7279139 Antonio Canovas del Castillo (8 February 1828 - 8 August 1897) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Portrait of Jules de Polignac, 19th century (painting)

Portrait of Jules de Polignac, 19th century (painting)
1761537 Portrait of Jules de Polignac, 19th century (painting) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); (add.info.: Jules de Polignac (1780-1847) French politician

Background imageChancellor Collection: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC, FRS (20 October 1784) (18 October 1865)

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC, FRS (20 October 1784) (18 October 1865)
7278933 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC, FRS (20 October 1784) (18 October 1865) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry John Temple)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Koloman Tisza Count of Borosjeno et Szeged, 16 December 1830, 23 March 1902

Koloman Tisza Count of Borosjeno et Szeged, 16 December 1830, 23 March 1902
7278904 Koloman Tisza Count of Borosjeno et Szeged, 16 December 1830, 23 March 1902 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Koloman Tisza Count of Borosjeno et Szeged)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Count Karl Sigmund von Hohenwart

Count Karl Sigmund von Hohenwart
7279140 Count Karl Sigmund von Hohenwart by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Karl Sigmund von Hohenwart)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe

Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe
7280858 Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe by Hildebrand, Adolf von (1847-1921); Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe); © Imagebroker

Background imageChancellor Collection: William Henry Waddington (11 December 1826 - 13 January 1894)

William Henry Waddington (11 December 1826 - 13 January 1894)
7278919 William Henry Waddington (11 December 1826 - 13 January 1894) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 21 December 1804, 19 April 1881

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 21 December 1804, 19 April 1881
7280045 Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 21 December 1804, 19 April 1881 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield)

Background imageChancellor Collection: William Pitt the Younger, 28 May 1759, 23 January 1806, was twice Prime Minister of Great Britain

William Pitt the Younger, 28 May 1759, 23 January 1806, was twice Prime Minister of Great Britain
7279960 William Pitt the Younger, 28 May 1759, 23 January 1806, was twice Prime Minister of Great Britain by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger)

Background imageChancellor Collection: Jules Simon (1814-96) (engraving)

Jules Simon (1814-96) (engraving)
904970 Jules Simon (1814-96) (engraving) by Pilotell, Georges Labadie (1844-1918); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageChancellor Collection: Chancellor Isaac Ferris, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown

Chancellor Isaac Ferris, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Chancellor Ferris, between 1855 and 1865. [President of New York University; founder of Rutgers Female College; member of the American Bible Society; founder of the YMCA of Greater New York]




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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.