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Deposed Collection (#2)

"From Palaces to Exile: Tales of the Deposed" Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire, once a powerful ruler, was deposed from his throne

Background imageDeposed Collection: King Malietoa Laupepa of Samoa (engraving)

King Malietoa Laupepa of Samoa (engraving)
1046304 King Malietoa Laupepa of Samoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Malietoa Laupepa of Samoa)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Residence of the Deposed Prince Alexander of Servia (engraving)

Residence of the Deposed Prince Alexander of Servia (engraving)
2771861 Residence of the Deposed Prince Alexander of Servia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of the Deposed Prince Alexander of Servia)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Decline of the monarchy in Portugal, soldiers passed to the rioters who trample the flag

Decline of the monarchy in Portugal, soldiers passed to the rioters who trample the flag... (colour litho)
2815378 Decline of the monarchy in Portugal, soldiers passed to the rioters who trample the flag... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDeposed Collection: Louis XVI and his family imprisoned in the Temple, 1792 (engraving)

Louis XVI and his family imprisoned in the Temple, 1792 (engraving)
3647580 Louis XVI and his family imprisoned in the Temple, 1792 (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Chateau de Saint-Germain (chromolitho)

Chateau de Saint-Germain (chromolitho)
724762 Chateau de Saint-Germain (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Saint-Germain)

Background imageDeposed Collection: James II dropping the Great Seal into the Thames (litho)

James II dropping the Great Seal into the Thames (litho)
STC373315 James II dropping the Great Seal into the Thames (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Satire depicting the deposed Moroccan Sultan Abdelaziz and the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II

Satire depicting the deposed Moroccan Sultan Abdelaziz and the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. (colour litho)
2786558 Satire depicting the deposed Moroccan Sultan Abdelaziz and the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. (colour litho) by Ostoya

Background imageDeposed Collection: The flight of Sultan Abdelaziz of Morocco (colour litho)

The flight of Sultan Abdelaziz of Morocco (colour litho)
2779435 The flight of Sultan Abdelaziz of Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flight of Sultan Abdelaziz of Morocco)

Background imageDeposed Collection: The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (chromolitho)

The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (chromolitho)
2817145 The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, from

Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, from
STC444708 Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, from Teckningar efter Naturen Sverige Interiuer och Exteriuer, published c.1853-64 (colour litho) by Billmark

Background imageDeposed Collection: Deposed (engraving)

Deposed (engraving)
1038545 Deposed (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deposed. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Reading of the act of deposition to Sultan Abdul Hamid II at the Yildiz Palace

Reading of the act of deposition to Sultan Abdul Hamid II at the Yildiz Palace, Constantinople (colour litho)
3099237 Reading of the act of deposition to Sultan Abdul Hamid II at the Yildiz Palace, Constantinople (colour litho) by Carrey

Background imageDeposed Collection: Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to

Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk
5229147 Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk, late 8th Century (engraving) by English School

Background imageDeposed Collection: Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, overthrown by the Young Turks in 1909 (b / w photo)

Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, overthrown by the Young Turks in 1909 (b / w photo)
5229618 Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, overthrown by the Young Turks in 1909 (b/w photo) by Turkish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abdul Hamid II)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Queen Athaliah of Judah chased from the Temple and replaced as ruler by Jehoash (colour litho)

Queen Athaliah of Judah chased from the Temple and replaced as ruler by Jehoash (colour litho)
5226867 Queen Athaliah of Judah chased from the Temple and replaced as ruler by Jehoash (colour litho) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Marie Antoinette in prison in the Tower of the Temple, 1793 (engraving)

Marie Antoinette in prison in the Tower of the Temple, 1793 (engraving)
5996914 Marie Antoinette in prison in the Tower of the Temple, 1793 (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Punch cartoon: Revolutions of 1848 (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Revolutions of 1848 (engraving)
6034615 Punch cartoon: Revolutions of 1848 (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolutions of 1848)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Ja-Ja, the Deposed and Exiled King of Opobo, West Africa (engraving)

Ja-Ja, the Deposed and Exiled King of Opobo, West Africa (engraving)
1041527 Ja-Ja, the Deposed and Exiled King of Opobo, West Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ja-Ja, the Deposed and Exiled King of Opobo)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Dethroning of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (engraving)

Dethroning of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (engraving)
969130 Dethroning of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dethroning of Childeric III)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Napoleon in exile on St Helena, 1815-1821 (chromolitho)

Napoleon in exile on St Helena, 1815-1821 (chromolitho)
972404 Napoleon in exile on St Helena, 1815-1821 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon in exile on St Helena, 1815-1821)

Background imageDeposed Collection: The Recent War with the Sioux Indians (engraving)

The Recent War with the Sioux Indians (engraving)
1050087 The Recent War with the Sioux Indians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent War with the Sioux Indians)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Odoacer forces the Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus to abdicate, 476 (engraving)

Odoacer forces the Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus to abdicate, 476 (engraving)
3647152 Odoacer forces the Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus to abdicate, 476 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Isaac of Cyprus begging for the release of his daughter

Isaac of Cyprus begging for the release of his daughter
STC385240 Isaac of Cyprus begging for the release of his daughter, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageDeposed Collection: The Burmah Deposition of King Theebaw (1858-1916): General Prendergast Gives Him Ten

The Burmah Deposition of King Theebaw (1858-1916): General Prendergast Gives Him Ten
BAL127833 The Burmah Deposition of King Theebaw (1858-1916): General Prendergast Gives Him Ten Minutes Grace, from The Illustrated London News, 30th January 1886 (engraving) by English School

Background imageDeposed Collection: Peter III, Tsar of Russia (engraving)

Peter III, Tsar of Russia (engraving)
6014924 Peter III, Tsar of Russia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter III (1728-1762), Tsar of Russia.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDeposed Collection: Pope Pius VI (engraving)

Pope Pius VI (engraving)
972663 Pope Pius VI (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Pius VI (1717-1799)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Napoleon on St Helena (colour litho)

Napoleon on St Helena (colour litho)
976029 Napoleon on St Helena (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon on St Helena.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDeposed Collection: The Last of the Bourbons! (colour litho)

The Last of the Bourbons! (colour litho)
3648219 The Last of the Bourbons! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last of the Bourbons)

Background imageDeposed Collection: The Eastern Question, the Deposed Sultan Abd-ul-Aziz being conveyed to Top-Capou

The Eastern Question, the Deposed Sultan Abd-ul-Aziz being conveyed to Top-Capou, Seraglio Point (engraving)
1059333 The Eastern Question, the Deposed Sultan Abd-ul-Aziz being conveyed to Top-Capou, Seraglio Point (engraving) by Marie

Background imageDeposed Collection: Charles II, (1630-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Charles II, (1630-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Charles II, (1630-1685), 1830. Charles II (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from Restoration of the monarchy in 1600 until his death

Background imageDeposed Collection: James II, (1633-1701), 1830. Creator: Unknown

James II, (1633-1701), 1830. Creator: Unknown
James II, (1633-1701), 1830. James II and VII (1633-1701) King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

Background imageDeposed Collection: Henry VI, (1421-1471), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Henry VI, (1421-1471), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry VI, (1421-1471), 1830. Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453

Background imageDeposed Collection: Richard II, (1367-1400), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Richard II, (1367-1400), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard II, (1367-1400), 1830. Richard II (1367-c1400) King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. During his first years government was in the hands of regency councils

Background imageDeposed Collection: Edward II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edward II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward II, 1773. Edward II (1284-1327). Edward had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, who joined the royal household in 1300

Background imageDeposed Collection: Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, pub

Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, pub
Prison of King Erik XIV, son of Gustav I, at Gripsholm, from Teckningar efter Naturen Sverige Interiuer och Exteriuer, published c. 1853-64 (colour litho)

Background imageDeposed Collection: Napoleons Departure from Fontainebleau, 20 April 1814, (c1850). Artists: Francois Pigeot

Napoleons Departure from Fontainebleau, 20 April 1814, (c1850). Artists: Francois Pigeot
Napoleons Departure from Fontainebleau, 20 April 1814, (c1850). The defeat at the Battle of Leipzig and the subsequent invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication on 11 April

Background imageDeposed Collection: The Emperor Otto IV (1209-1218) was deposed by Pope Innocent III (1198 - 1216)

The Emperor Otto IV (1209-1218) was deposed by Pope Innocent III (1198 - 1216). Miniature in Historical Chronicle, 14th century illuminated manuscript

Background imageDeposed Collection: The body of Richard II brought to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1400 (1864). Artist

The body of Richard II brought to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1400 (1864). Artist
The body of Richard II brought to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1400 (1864). After he died in prison at Pontefract Castle in unknown circumstances

Background imageDeposed Collection: James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932)

James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). The second surviving son of King Charles I, James (1633-1701) became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

Background imageDeposed Collection: The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814

The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814. The defeat at the Battle of Leipzig

Background imageDeposed Collection: Mustafa I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Artist: John Young

Mustafa I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Artist: John Young
Mustafa I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Mustafa (1591-1639) became Sultan in 1617. Suffering from mental illness or disability he was merely a puppet of powerful courtiers and was deposed in 1618

Background imageDeposed Collection: Battle of the Boyne, which took place in 1690 near Drogheda, Ireland

Battle of the Boyne, which took place in 1690 near Drogheda, Ireland. The battle was fought between the armies of the deposed King James II of England and Prince William of Orange

Background imageDeposed Collection: The reception of James II in Dublin, 1698. After he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

The reception of James II in Dublin, 1698. After he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, James II went into exile in France, where he was welcomed by his cousin Louis XIV

Background imageDeposed Collection: Anysis concealed in the marshes of the delta. Anysis, blind king of Egypt

Anysis concealed in the marshes of the delta. Anysis, blind king of Egypt, he was deposed by Sabacos and after hiding in marshland for fifty years, returned to power

Background imageDeposed Collection: Abd Al-Aziz, 1878 - 1943. Sultan Of Morocco From 1894 To 1908 Until Deposed By His Brother

Abd Al-Aziz, 1878 - 1943. Sultan Of Morocco From 1894 To 1908 Until Deposed By His Brother. From La Esfera, 1914

Background imageDeposed Collection: Cetshwayo Kampande, King Of The Zulu Nation, Learning To Fish When On His Way To Exile In England

Cetshwayo Kampande, King Of The Zulu Nation, Learning To Fish When On His Way To Exile In England. From Afrika, Dets Opdagelse, Erobring Og Kolonisation, Published In Copenhagen, Cetshwayo Kampande

Background imageDeposed Collection: Parliament Deposing King Richard Ii 1399 From The National And Domestic History Of England By

Parliament Deposing King Richard Ii 1399 From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890




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"From Palaces to Exile: Tales of the Deposed" Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire, once a powerful ruler, was deposed from his throne. The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 marked a significant turning point as King James II was deposed and William III ascended to power. Tsar Nicholas and his son faced an uncertain fate during the Russian Revolution as they were eventually deposed from their position of authority. In 1399, Ladies Travelling witnessed a tumultuous time when Richard II was deposed by Henry IV, altering England's course forever. Augustus II, known as King Poland, experienced both glory and downfall before being ultimately deposed from his royal status. Tsar Nicholas II found himself in exile in Tobolsk, Siberia on August 13th, 1917 after being forcefully deposed amidst political turmoil in Russia. The enigmatic King Ludwig II of Bavaria met an untimely end after being declared insane and subsequently deposed from his throne. A historic visit occurred when Sultan Visits France; however, it is worth noting that sultans have been both celebrated and swiftly deposed throughout history. Princess Ka-Iulani's life took a tragic turn when her kingdom was annexed by the United States - she became one among many royals who were unexpectedly deposed due to colonial expansionism. Mihailo assassinated: Serbia mourned its leader who had been tragically removed through assassination rather than deposition or abdication. The Emir of Adamawa faced a similar fate when he was overthrown by Colonel Morland who installed another member of the ruling family instead – yet another instance where power shifted hands through deposition rather than peaceful transition.