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Charge Daffaires Collection

A charge d'affaires is a diplomatic official who temporarily represents their country in the absence of an ambassador

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Lieutenant-Colonel Edward St. John Neale, C.B., the British Chargé d'Affaires in Japan, 1864

Lieutenant-Colonel Edward St. John Neale, C.B., the British Chargé d'Affaires in Japan, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-Colonel Edward St. John Neale, C.B., the British Charge d'Affaires in Japan, 1864. 'Colonel Neale...has just brought our differences with the Japanese authorities to a satisfactory

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference: The Earl of Clarendon (England)

Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference: The Earl of Clarendon (England), Baron de Bourqueney (Fra Creator: Unknown)
Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference: The Earl of Clarendon (England), Baron de Bourqueney (France), 1856. Well versed in the politics of Europe and of England

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Greek Statuette Held By A.C

Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913
Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913. Alex. Vouros, Greek Charge d'Affaires to the USA

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Greek Statuette Held By A.C

Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913
Greek Statuette Held By A.C. Vouros, 1913. Alex. Vouros, Greek Charge d'Affaires to the USA

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Japanese Minister Giro Yano, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

Japanese Minister Giro Yano, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Japanese Minister Giro Yano, 1865-1880. Yano, Giro, Japanese Minister, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and diplomat: translation official of gaikoku bugyo (magistrate of foreign affairs)

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Henry Safford Neal of Ohio, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

Henry Safford Neal of Ohio, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Henry Safford Neal of Ohio, 1865-1880. Neal, Hon. Henry Safford of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and lawyer: Charge d Affaires, consul to Lisbon, Portugal]

Background imageCharge Daffaires Collection: Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot, 1794. Creator: Gilbert Stuart

Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot, 1794. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot, 1794



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A charge d'affaires is a diplomatic official who temporarily represents their country in the absence of an ambassador. They play a crucial role in maintaining relationships between nations and ensuring smooth communication during times of transition or uncertainty. These individuals are often highly skilled diplomats with extensive experience in international relations. Serving as the face of their country, charge d'affaires must navigate complex political landscapes and negotiate on behalf of their government. Their work requires diplomacy, tact, and strategic thinking to effectively promote their nation's interests while building strong partnerships with foreign governments. In times of crisis or when an ambassador is not present, charge d'affaires step up to fulfill important diplomatic duties and uphold the values of their country on the global stage.