Conqueror Collection (#13)

Hernan Cortes, Marques del valle de Oaxaca (1485-1547) from Gallery of Portraits
KW189073 Hernan Cortes, Marques del valle de Oaxaca (1485-1547) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School

The Triumph of Alexander the Great (356-323BC) (oil on canvas)
XIR101734 The Triumph of Alexander the Great (356-323BC) (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 155x155 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) from The Narrative and Critical
BAL111012 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by Bry

Portrait of Pedro de Valdibia, Governor of Chile, from The Narrative and Critical
BAL111034 Portrait of Pedro de Valdibia, Governor of Chile, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Hernado Cortes (1485-1547) and his arms, from The Narrative
BAL111024 Portrait of Hernado Cortes (1485-1547) and his arms, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, editaed by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (woodcut) by English School

Portrait of Hernando de Soto (c. 1496-1542) from The Narrative and Critical History
BAL111020 Portrait of Hernando de Soto (c.1496-1542) from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by English School

Columbus at Isla Margarita, from The Narrative and Critical History of America
BAL111009 Columbus at Isla Margarita, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by English School

Parting of Columbus with Ferdinand and Isabella, from The Narrative and Critical
BAL111001 Parting of Columbus with Ferdinand and Isabella, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by Bry

THE NEW STEEL ARMOUR-PLATED TURRET-SHIP, H. M. S. CONQUEROR, 1883: Torpedo Port
THE NEW STEEL ARMOUR-PLATED TURRET-SHIP, H.M.S. " CONQUEROR", 1883: Torpedo Port, Breakwater across Deck, Nordenfeldt, Hatchway Galley, Conning Tower

Conqueror, August 8, 1891, Conqueror (Steam yacht), Steam yachts, 1891

GENGHIS KHAN (1162-1227). Mongol conqueror. Genghis Khan dividing his empire among his sons. Illumination from a manuscript of Rashid al-Dins Jami al-Tawaikh, painted by Basawan and Bhim Gujarati

WILLIAMs CORONATION, 1066. The Normans in London at the coronation of William the Conqueror

BAYEUX TAPESTRY. The castle of Bayeux. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry

BAYEUX TAPESTRY. The last Anglo-Saxon king, Harold II (on the left), is struck down and killed by a Norman knight, and the last stand of his army collapses

MEHMED II (1432-1481). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1444-1446; 1451-1481. Woodcut from Richard Knolles The Generall Historie of the Turkes, 1631

MEHMET II (1432-1481). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1444-1446; 1451-1481. Turkish miniature, 15th century

GENGHIS KHAN (1162-1227). Mongol conqueror. Chinese woodcut

WILLIAM I (1027-1087). King of England, 1066-87: English ms. illumination, late 13th century

WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR. Coronation of William I at Westminster Abbey, Christmas Day, 1066: manuscript illumination, c1470

WW1 - In Picardy - Tommy, the Vanquisher of the Hun
WW1 - In Picardy - The Noble British Tommy, the Vanquisher of the Hun... A British soldier stands over the body of a dead German soldier in a trench on the Western Front

Statue of Kamehameha - Honolulu, Hawaii
Statue of Kamehameha in bronze and gold leaf by Thomas Ridgeway Gould in Honolulu, Hawaii across from Iolani Palace. Also known as Kamehameha the Great

the 5 Heroes Monument statue military celebration Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC) father of Alexander the Great. This medallion shows left side of his face. Right side disfigured when struck in eye at siege of Methone in 354 BC

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) Alexander III of Macedon. Portrait bust showing Alexander wearing lion head-dress

The romance and legend of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was recounted endlessly in Islamic art and literature from Southern Russia to the gates of India, often under the name of Iskandar

Henry I (1068-1135) king of England from 1100: youngest son of William I, the Conqueror. Wood engraving c1900

Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC) father of Alexander the Great. Statue showing Philip in body armour and carrying helmet. Thessaloniki

William I, The Conqueror (1027-87) King of England from 1066. William receiving the English leaders c1067. Colour printed wood engraving

Damaged statue of William of Normandy (William I of England, the Conqueror) 1027-1087 against a pillar in St Etienne (St Stephen), Caen, the abbey he founded and where he was buried. Engraving

Tamerlaine (Tamerlane / Timur-i-Lang) 1336-1404 Turkic conqueror. Timur attacking Knights
Tamerlaine (Tamerlane/Timur-i-Lang) 1336-1404 Turkic conqueror. Timur attacking Knights of St John at Smyrna. Miniature by Bihzad 1467

Abbey of St Etienne (St Stephen) Caen, founded by William of Normandy (William I of England)
Abbey of St Etienne (St Stephen) Caen, founded by William of Normandy (William I of England, the Conqueror) 1027-1087, and where he was buried

Napoleon I (1769-1821) as conqueror of the world. Engraving

Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. William of Normandy (William the Conqueror) defeating Harold II of England. Nineteenth century Trade Card Chromolithograph

Francisco Pizzaro (c1478-1542) Spanish conquistador (Peru). Woodcut from German translation of Arias Montanus, Amsterdam 1673

Atilla (Attila c406-453) King of the Huns from 434, known as The Scourge of God. Representation from 19th century chromolithograph

Bayeux Tapestry 1667: William the Conquerors Norman cavalry setting out to meet Harold IIs English forces, Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. Textile Linen

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: William of Normandys (William the Conqueror) fleet setting sail for England. They landed at Pevensey on the south coast on 28 September 1066

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: A boat of William the Conquerors fleet carrying soldiers with their shields, arriving at Pevensey on the English coast. Invasion Textile Linen

Hernando Cortes or Cortez (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador, conqueror of Mexico. Engraving of 1724 by George Vertue after the painting by Titian. Conquest Empire Colonisation

Stephen of Blois (c1097-1154) grandson of William the Conqueror, King of England from 1135 after the death of his uncle, Henry I

William, Duke of Normandy (c1028-1087) William I, the Conqueror, king of England from 1066. William landed with his army near Hastings, Sussex on 13 October 1066

William I, The Conqueror, (1027-1087) king of England from 1066. Here William s
William I, The Conqueror, (1027-1087) king of England from 1066. Here Williams eldest son Robert ot Normandy called Curthose (c1054-1134)

The Castle Of Falaise, The Birthplace Of William The Conqueror

House Of William The Conqueror, At Falaise

Statue Of William The Conqueror, At Falaise

The Naval Manoeuvres: Life Of A Blue Jacket On Board H. m. s. Conqueror: Jacks Siesta
The Naval Manoeuvres: Life Of A Blue Jacket On Board H.m.s. Conqueror: Jacks Siesta, 1890 Engraving

Inauguration Of The Statue Of William The Conqueror, At Falaise

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"Conqueror: From the Battle of Hastings to Genghis Khan" In the iconic painting, "Battle of Hastings IC008_018, " we witness the defining moment when William I, known as William the Conqueror, triumphed over Harold II in 1066. This historic clash forever altered the course of English history. Another depiction capturing this pivotal event is seen in Wilkin's artwork titled "Battle of Hastings K021254. " The intensity and determination on both sides are palpable as they wage war for power and control. Traveling back even further in time, we arrive at Old Sarum J030098, an ancient hill fort that witnessed countless battles and conquests throughout its existence. It stands as a testament to human ambition and territorial dominance. The Battle of Hastings J960036 serves as a reminder of how one man's ambition can reshape an entire nation. William I's victory solidified his reign over England and established him as a legendary conqueror. Beyond Europe, conquest took various forms across different continents. In "The cacique of Tabasco presents to Hernan Cortes twenty Indians, " we glimpse at Hernan Cortes' role in conquering Mexico during the Spanish colonization era. Moving eastward, we encounter another formidable conqueror - Genghis Khan. A Chinese silk album leaf from Yuan Dynasty showcases his might and influence during his Mongol Empire rule. Even Holy Roman Emperors sought to expand their dominion through military campaigns. Frederick I Barbarossa was one such ruler who left an indelible mark on European history with his ambitious conquests. Throughout history, battles like those fought at Hastings have shaped nations and empires alike. They remind us that behind every great empire or civilization lies a conqueror who dared to dream big and seize opportunities for greatness.