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Diplomat Collection (#63)

"Diplomats: Masters of Negotiation and Bridge Builders of Nations" From Eleanor Roosevelt to Sir Richard Francis Burton, from Lord Dufferin to Benjamin Franklin

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Pierre-Paul Cambon / Cdv

Pierre-Paul Cambon / Cdv
PIERRE-PAUL CAMBON French diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Ag De Busbecq / Boulonois

Ag De Busbecq / Boulonois
AUGIER GHISLAIN DE BUSBECQ Flemish scholar, traveller and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Second Earl Mansfield

Second Earl Mansfield
DAVID MURRAY, second earl of MANSFIELD (previously lord Stormont) statesman and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Townsend Harris

Townsend Harris
TOWNSEND HARRIS American merchant and diplomat, consul- general to Japan

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Victor 9th Earl of Elgin

Victor 9th Earl of Elgin
VICTOR ALEXANDER BRUCE, ninth earl of ELGIN Statesman and diplomat, Viceroy of India 1894 - 99

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Sir John Bowring - 2

Sir John Bowring - 2
SIR JOHN BOWRING Statesman, diplomat, writer : at one time Governor of Hong Kong

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Sir John Bowring - 4
SIR JOHN BOWRING Statesman, diplomat, writer : while Governor of Hong Kong

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Edward VII on board the Britannia

Edward VII on board the Britannia
Edward VII (1841-1910) on board the Royal Yacht, Britannia at Cowes Regatta on the Isle of Wight in 1909 during a visit by the Russian Royal family

Background imageDiplomat Collection: A Royal and Imperial Party at Cowes

A Royal and Imperial Party at Cowes
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with their guests, the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia being taken in a pinnace to the Royal Yacht, Britannia during a visit by the Russian Royal Family in 1909

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Edward VII in Dublin

Edward VII in Dublin
Edward VII (1841-1910) at a viceregal garden party during a visit to Dublin in 1907. Originally given little responsibility by his mother, Queen Victoria

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Edward VII in his study
Edward VII (1841-1910) shown at his desk in his study. Dubbed, The Uncle of Europe and also, Peacemaker, Edward was a skilled diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Royal Review at Aldershot

Royal Review at Aldershot
Edward VII (1841-1910) accompanied by King Alfonso of Spain on horseback at a Royal Review at Aldershot in 1905. Edward was a renowned diplomat

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Earl of Macartney
GEORGE, 1ST EARL MACARTNEY diplomat, notably to China Date: 1737 - 1806

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Marseille Riots
Marseille is strongly divided in its support for the Revolution : Mirabeau, always the adroit diplomat, quells the unrest and becomes a local hero

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Aloysius Contareno

Aloysius Contareno
ALOYSIUS CONTARENO Venetian diplomat, mediator in the Thirty Years War and at one time ambassador to James I of England

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Duc De Persigny

Duc De Persigny
Jean Gilbert Victor Fialan, duc de PERSIGNY French diplomat, statesman, nobleman, depicted here as a court monkey in Napoleon IIIs entourage

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Sir Thomas Roe / Oval Eng

Sir Thomas Roe / Oval Eng
SIR THOMAS ROE English diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Vincenzo Lunardi

Vincenzo Lunardi
VINCENZO LUNARDI Italian Diplomat who piloted the first balloon flight in England in 1783 at Moorfields in London. Balloon later exhibited at the Pantheon

Background imageDiplomat Collection: De Lesseps Gill Cartoon

De Lesseps Gill Cartoon
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer responsible for the Suez Canal

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Jean Nicot / Tobacco

Jean Nicot / Tobacco
JEAN NICOT French diplomat who introduced tobacco from Portugal into France, depicted presenting it to Catherine de Medicis; he gave his name to nicotine

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Thomas Wyse

Thomas Wyse
THOMAS WYSE diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Marchese Viscontivnosta

Marchese Viscontivnosta
EMILIO, marchese VISCONTI- VENOSTA Italian statesman and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: John Milton Hay

John Milton Hay
JOHN MILTON HAY American diplomat and writer; private secretary to Abraham Lincoln (1861-65). Negotiated Panama Canal construction

Background imageDiplomat Collection: George, Earl Macartney

George, Earl Macartney
GEORGE, 1ST EARL MACARTNEY British diplomat, first British diplomatic representative to Peking

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Thomas Seymour

Thomas Seymour
THOMAS, LORD SEYMOUR Baron of Sudeley. A diplomat who tried to marry off both Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey, leading to a charge of treason

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Sir Thomas Bodley / Thane

Sir Thomas Bodley / Thane
SIR THOMAS BODLEY English diplomat and biblophile

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Sir Henry George Elliot

Sir Henry George Elliot Diplomat

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EyeUbiquitous_20077494
Illustration depicting Vincenzo Lunardi an Italian diplomat who piloted the first balloon flight in England in 1784 at Moorfields in London

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Sir Rutherford Alcock

Sir Rutherford Alcock
SIR RUTHERFORD ALCOCK Diplomat; Britains first representative in Japan

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Chartier (Chasselat)

Chartier (Chasselat)
ALAIN CHARTIER French writer and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Lowell / Jr / Quinnell / Pcard

Lowell / Jr / Quinnell / Pcard
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL American poet, essayist and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: LA Tour D auvergne

LA Tour D auvergne
Godefroy-Henry-Bernard- AlphonSe, prince de LA TOUR D AUVERGNE LAURAGUAIS French diplomat, ambassador to England

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Sir Kenelm Digby / Larmess

Sir Kenelm Digby / Larmess
SIR KENELM DIGBY Writer, naval commander, diplomat, scientist and philosopher

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Evelyn Baring / Cromer

Evelyn Baring / Cromer
EVELYN BARING 1st EARL CROMER soldier, statesman and diplomat in Egypt

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Gwf Hyde / Clarendon / Vfair

Gwf Hyde / Clarendon / Vfair
GEORGE WILLIAM FREDERICK VILLIERS, 4th BARON HYDE, 4th EARL OF CLARENDON English statesman and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: B Castiglione / Larmessin

B Castiglione / Larmessin
BALDASSARE CASTIGLIONE Italian diplomat, author of Il Cortegiano (The Courtier)

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Pierre-Paul Cambon / Vfair

Pierre-Paul Cambon / Vfair
PIERRE-PAUL CAMBON French diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Bhmk Von Bulow / Card

Bhmk Von Bulow / Card
BERNHARD HEINRICH MARTIN KARL VON BULOW Prussian politician and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Jean De Selve

Jean De Selve
JEAN DE SELVE Italian-born diplomat in the French service, active in the Treaty of Madrid

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Aimable Pelissier

Aimable Pelissier
Aimable Jean Jacques PELISSIER, duc de Malakoff French mlitary commander and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Duc De Grammont / Angerer

Duc De Grammont / Angerer
DUC DE GRAMMONT French diplomat and statesman

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Thomas Wyatt / Wilkin

Thomas Wyatt / Wilkin
SIR THOMAS WYATT English poet and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Charles H Williams / Oval

Charles H Williams / Oval
SIR CHARLES HANBURY WILLIAMS Writer and diplomat

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Sir Kenelm Digby / V Dyck

Sir Kenelm Digby / V Dyck
SIR KENELM DIGBY author, naval commander, diplomat, scientist, philosopher &c

Background imageDiplomat Collection: De Lesseps Amand

De Lesseps Amand
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer responsible for the Suez Canal

Background imageDiplomat Collection: De Lesseps Lafosse

De Lesseps Lafosse
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Nicot and Tobacco

Nicot and Tobacco
JEAN NICOT French diplomat who introduced tobacco from Portugal into France, depicted presenting it to Catherine de Medicis; he gave his name to nicotine

Background imageDiplomat Collection: Victoria Sackwille-West

Victoria Sackwille-West
VICTORIA SACKVILLE-WEST Poet and novelist. Author of The Edwardians. She married diplomat Harold Nicolson




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"Diplomats: Masters of Negotiation and Bridge Builders of Nations" From Eleanor Roosevelt to Sir Richard Francis Burton, from Lord Dufferin to Benjamin Franklin, diplomats have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. These individuals, with their diverse backgrounds and remarkable accomplishments, exemplify the essence of diplomacy. Eleanor Roosevelt, known as the First Lady of the World, used her position to advocate for human rights on a global scale. Her tireless efforts paved the way for significant advancements in international relations. Sir Richard Francis Burton's adventurous spirit led him to explore uncharted territories and immerse himself in different cultures. As a diplomat, his experiences provided invaluable insights into foreign lands. Lord Dufferin's tenure as Viceroy of India showcased his diplomatic finesse in managing complex colonial relationships while promoting economic development and social reforms. Benjamin Franklin's multifaceted genius encompassed printing, publishing, science, invention, statesmanship - and diplomacy. His contributions during America's formative years laid the foundation for its future as a respected nation. Frederick I Barbarossa Holy Roman Emperor utilized diplomacy alongside military might during his reign. He sought alliances across Europe to consolidate power and maintain stability within his empire. In an era when imperialism prevailed, Lord Kitchener recognized the importance of cultural understanding by making presentations to Indian troopers. This gesture fostered mutual respect between nations amidst turbulent times. Sir Henry Neville's diplomatic skills were put to test during England's political intrigues. His ability to navigate treacherous waters ensured stability within Elizabethan society. Thomas Wyatt/Holbein epitomized Renaissance diplomacy through poetry that transcended borders. His words served as bridges between nations despite political tensions. Fridtjof Nansen combined exploration with scientific research while advocating for humanitarian causes. As a diplomat representing Norway internationally, he worked tirelessly towards peace-building efforts post-World War I.