Duke Of Collection (#15)

John Ker, Duke of Roxburghe, English bibliophile and book collector, (1832). Artist: Charles Edward Wagstaff
John Ker, Duke of Roxburghe, English bibliophile and book collector, (1832). Portrait of the 3rd Duke of Roxburghe (1740-1804), who was a personal friend of King George III

George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, 17th century English soldier. Monck (1608-1670) supported the Commonwealth cause in the English Civil Wars from 1644

Marlborough House, London. Artist: Charles Grignion
Marlborough House, London. Marlborough House was built on Pall Mall in 1709-1711 by Sir Christopher Wren for the 1st Duke of Marlborough

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, home of the Duke of Marlborough, c1880. One of Britains greatest stately homes, Blenheim was intended to be a gift from a grateful nation to John Churchill

Prince Arthur of Connaught, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
Prince Arthur of Connaught, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

The Duchess of Connaught, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
The Duchess of Connaught, 1908. Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia (1860-1917) became Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn when she married Queen Victorias son, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught

H. R. H The Duke of Connaught, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H The Duke of Connaught, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Queen Victoria and Prince Arthur, 1850. The queen with her baby son. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, 1679 (19th century). Artist: Robertson
The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, 1679 (19th century). The Battle of Bothwell Bridge was fought on 22 June 1679 in Lanarkshire between an army of Covenanters and a government army commanded by James

Prince Arthur (1850-1942), Duke of Connaught, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Prince Arthur (1850-1942), Duke of Connaught, 1890. Prince Arthur was one of the sons of Queen Victoria. He served as the Governor General of Canada from 1911 to 1916

The Duke and Duchess of Fife, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
The Duke and Duchess of Fife, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

Prince Leopold (1853-1884), Duke of Albany, late 19th century. Prince Leopold (Leopold George Duncan Albert) was diagnosed with haemophilia as a baby, which later led to his death as an adult

The Duke of Devonshire, c1891-1908. Artist: Russell & Sons
The Duke of Devonshire, c1891-1908. Spencer Compton Cavendish, (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Helena, Duchess of Albany, 1900. Princess Helen of Waldeck-Pyrmont (1861-1922) married Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, and Queen Victorias youngest and last-married son

Leopold, Duke of Albany, (1900). Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), Queen Victorias youngest and last-married son

Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, 1900. On 13 March 1879, Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia (1860-1917) married Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria

Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, 1900. The second son of Queen Victoria, Alfred (1844-1900) succeeded his uncle Ernst as Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1893

John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, 1900. Artist: Elliott & Fry
John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, 1900. John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll (1845-1914) married Princess Louise, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, in 1871

King Edward VI and Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Hampton Court, 19th century

Frederica Sophia Charlotte, Duchess of Cumberland, 1830. Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1778-1841) married Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, the fifth son of King George III, in 1815

Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh, 1900. Artist: W&D Downey
Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh, 1900. The daughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna (1853-1920) married Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh

Death of Richard II, 1861. Artist: W Thomas
Death of Richard II, 1861. A print from the Illustrated London News, 12th January 1861

Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Artist: Russell & Sons
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Anne Neville, Queen consort of King Richard III of England 1483-1485. Artist: Anne Neville
Anne Neville, Queen consort of King Richard III of England 1483-1485

Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk, c1530s, (1902). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk, c1530s, (1902). Howard (1473-1554) was a prominent Tudor politician. Illustration, after a painting by Holbein in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle

George, Duke of Cambridge, British soldier, 1888. A cousin of Queen Victoria, the Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) commanded a division in the Crimean War of 1853-1856 and was present at Alma

John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. Artist:s Harding
John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. The third surviving son of Henry IV, John of Lancaster (1389-1435) governed England as regent for his nephew Henry VI from 1422 until 1437

Duke and Duchess of Angouleme. Louis-Antoine, Duke of Angouleme (1775-1844), married Marie-Therese Charlotte, the only surviving child of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette, in 1799

Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. Artist: Madeley
Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. At the Battle of Rolica the British under Wellington defeated the French under General Henri Delaborde

Eighteenth Regiment of Foot, The Battle of Blenheim, 13th August 1704. Artist: Madeley
Eighteenth Regiment of Foot, The Battle of Blenheim, 13th August 1704. The Battle of Blenheim (referred to in some countries as the Battle of Hochstadt)

Brigadier-General Cadogans Horse forcing the French Line, 18th July 1705
Brigadier-General Cadogans Horse forcing the French Line, Battle of Elixheim, 18th July 1705. Fought in Brabant in modern Belgium, Elixheim was a battle in the War of the Spanish Succession

The Carabiniers at the Battle of Ramillies, 23rd May 1706
The Carabiniers at the Battle of Ramilies, 23rd May 1706. At the Battle of Ramillies, during the War of the Spanish Succession

Louis-Antoine, Duke of Angouleme and Princess Marie-Therese Charlotte, 1799. Louis-Antoine (1775-1844) married Marie-Therese Charlotte, the only surviving child of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette

Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, chief of the British Army, 19th century. Artist: DJ Pound
Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, chief of the British Army, 19th century. A cousin of Queen Victoria, the Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904)

The Mountain of the Lion, 19th century. View of the monument to commemorate the place where William II of the Netherlands was knocked from his horse by a musket ball to the shoulder during the Battle

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, 1548, (1902). Seymour (c1506-1552) was Lord Protector of England and the eldest brother of Jane Seymour, King Henry VIIIs third wife

Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, c1544, (1902). Brandon (c1484-1545) held various offices in Henry VIIIs royal household

Hugh Grosvenor (1825-1899), 1st Duke of Westminster, 19th century. Artist: DJ Pound
Hugh Grosvenor (1825-1899), 1st Duke of Westminster, 19th century

The Piccadilly Room, Apsley House, 1908. Artist: HN King
The Piccadilly Room, Apsley House, 1908. Apsley House, known as No 1, London, was the home of the Duke of Wellington. A photograph from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor

The Waterloo Chamber, Apsley House, 1908. Artist: HN King
The Waterloo Chamber, Apsley House, 1908. Apsley House, known as No 1, London, was the home of the Duke of Wellington. A photograph from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor

Marlborough House from the south-west, 17th century, (1908). Artist: John Harris
Marlborough House from the south-west, 17th century, (1908). Marlborough House was originally built for the first Duke of Marlborough by Sir Christopher Wren in 1709-1711

Richard III of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Richard III of England, (18th century). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

Richard III of England, (1786). Artist: John Goldar
Richard III of England, (1786). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

Richard III of England. Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

Richard III of England, (17th century). Artist: P Vanderbanck
Richard III of England, (17th century). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

Richard III and Edward IV. Portrait of Richard (1452-1485) and Edward IV (1442-1483)

Richard III of England, (1799). Artist: J Chapman
Richard III of England, (1799). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, 19th century
Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, (19th century). Portrait of Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (c1721-1792), Prussian Field Marshal

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"The Duke of Wellington: A Legacy Carved in History" Step into the world of the illustrious Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, whose name is forever intertwined with tales of valor and triumph. As we explore a collection of captivating artworks and historical artifacts, we are transported to pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable life. Gazing at the intricately detailed Map of the Battle of Waterloo, our minds wander back to that fateful day on June 18th, 1815. The resolute leadership displayed by this military genius secured an enduring victory against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. Thomas Lawrence's portrait captures the essence of a man who became known as one of Britain's greatest heroes. In Wilton Mews stands The Grenadier, a testament to camaraderie cherished by soldiers who once sought solace within its walls. Here, coachmen would gather for spirited conversations while raising their glasses high in honor of their revered commander. Vereker Monteith Hamilton's masterpiece transports us to another battlefield - The Forlorn Hope At Badajos. Amidst chaos and danger, Wellington's unwavering determination inspired his troops to press forward even when hope seemed lost. The grandeur surrounding King George V's Silver Jubilee reminds us that even monarchs recognized Wellington's indomitable spirit and invaluable contributions to his nation. Unknown artists captured this historic moment for posterity. Newton & Co. 's depiction portrays two legendary figures side by side - Wellington and Nelson - symbols of British naval supremacy during tumultuous times in history. Their strategic brilliance ensured victories that reverberated across oceans. Paul de la Roche invites us into an enigmatic scene depicting The Young Princes in the Tower; here lies evidence not only of artistic prowess but also hints at political intrigue surrounding royal lineage – a topic close to Wellington’s heart as he served as Prime Minister later in life. John Atkinson II masterfully illustrates the Battle of Waterloo, immortalizing the bravery and sacrifice that defined Wellington's career.