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"Leaders: Icons of Influence and Inspiration" Winston Churchill, the indomitable British Prime Minister, flashes his famous V for Victory sign in 1942

Background imageLeader Collection: Cetshwayo kaMpande, c. 1826 - 1884

Cetshwayo kaMpande, c. 1826 - 1884
3062115 Cetshwayo kaMpande, c. 1826 - 1884.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of the Zulu Kingdom and its leader during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879)

Background imageLeader Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon in Plymouth Sound, 1815 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon in Plymouth Sound, 1815 (oil on canvas)
7337976 Napoleon Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon in Plymouth Sound, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Eastlake, Charles Lock (1793-1865); 259.1x179 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageLeader Collection: Depiction of the Battle of Isly was fought on August 14, 1844 between France and Morocco

Depiction of the Battle of Isly was fought on August 14, 1844 between France and Morocco, near the Isly River
5669252 Depiction of the Battle of Isly was fought on August 14, 1844 between France and Morocco, near the Isly River. 19th century (woodcut); (add.info)

Background imageLeader Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, 1819 (coloured engraving)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1819 (coloured engraving)
7341635 Napoleon Bonaparte, 1819 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22.7x15.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageLeader Collection: Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print)

Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print)
7419956 Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Jean Baptiste de Richardville aka John Richardville, Pinsiwa or Peshewa, circa 1761 - 1841)

Background imageLeader Collection: Vercingetorix, ca 1900 (illustration)

Vercingetorix, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422798 Vercingetorix, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. The gallic king Vercingetorix. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageLeader Collection: Seru Thakombau [Seru Epenisa Cakobau], 1815 - 83; King of Fiji, 1852-74, 1849 (watercolour)

Seru Thakombau [Seru Epenisa Cakobau], 1815 - 83; King of Fiji, 1852-74, 1849 (watercolour, graphite)
7295608 Seru Thakombau [Seru Epenisa Cakobau], 1815 - 83; King of Fiji, 1852-74, 1849 (watercolour, graphite) by Fanshawe

Background imageLeader Collection: Monbai chief of New Guinea, Oceania. 1861 (engraving)

Monbai chief of New Guinea, Oceania. 1861 (engraving)
6426191 Monbai chief of New Guinea, Oceania. 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monbai chief of New Guinea, Oceania. Human races, 1861 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageLeader Collection: William I, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584 (painting)

William I, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584 (painting)
6266309 William I, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584 (painting); (add.info.: William I, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584, aka William the Silent, William the Taciturn and William of Orange)

Background imageLeader Collection: Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet, 1899

Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet, 1899
3480898 Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet, 1899; (add.info.: Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet (1838 - 1929) in 1899

Background imageLeader Collection: Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899

Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899
3480897 Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899; (add.info.: Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLeader Collection: Attempted suicide in captivity, 1850

Attempted suicide in captivity, 1850
3480888 Attempted suicide in captivity, 1850; (add.info.: Attempted suicide in captivity by Samori Toure, c. 1830 - 1900; a Guinean Muslim cleric, and the founder and leader of the Wassoulou Empire)

Background imageLeader Collection: Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, 1828

Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, 1828
3480367 Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, India)

Background imageLeader Collection: Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire

Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire
3480329 Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire; (add.info.: Hawaiian native chief in ceremonial attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Background imageLeader Collection: Simon Bolivar, 1850 (engraving)

Simon Bolivar, 1850 (engraving)
3507260 Simon Bolivar, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) a Venezuelan Military and Political Leader. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive

Background imageLeader Collection: Toussaint Louverture

Toussaint Louverture
3118610 Toussaint Louverture; (add.info.: Portrait of Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803) leader of the Haitian Revolution and President for Life. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLeader Collection: Paul Barras

Paul Barras
3078368 Paul Barras; (add.info.: Portrait of Paul Barras (1755-1829) a French politician of the French Revolution and leader of the Directory regime

Background imageLeader Collection: Daniel O Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders

Daniel O Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House
3085257 Daniel O Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House of Commons. 19th century lithograph by Em

Background imageLeader Collection: German Reich (1871-1914)

German Reich (1871-1914)
3600101 German Reich (1871-1914); (add.info.: German Reich (1871-1914). Caricature about the cultural struggle (1878). Conflict known as Kulturkampf

Background imageLeader Collection: Oliver Cromwell Resolving to Refuse the Crown in 1857. Oliver Cromwell, 1599 ? 1658

Oliver Cromwell Resolving to Refuse the Crown in 1857. Oliver Cromwell, 1599 ? 1658
2968395 Oliver Cromwell Resolving to Refuse the Crown in 1857. Oliver Cromwell, 1599 ? 1658. English military and political leader

Background imageLeader Collection: King Arthur, legendary British leader. Illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson

King Arthur, legendary British leader. Illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910
2915231 King Arthur, legendary British leader. Illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageLeader Collection: Portrait of the first Japan commander in chief Yoritomo

Portrait of the first Japan commander in chief Yoritomo
2912194 Portrait of the first Japan commander in chief Yoritomo; (add.info.: Portrait of Yoritomo by Takanobu. Yoritomo was the first commander-in-chief of Japan (1192-98)

Background imageLeader Collection: Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant

Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant
2911023 Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant; (add.info.: 1811 Hand-coloured etching titled Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant by Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827) English artist and caricaturist

Background imageLeader Collection: Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi, (painting)

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi, (painting)
1752451 Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi, (painting); (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) General of Sardinian Army, italian patriot who fought for unification of Italy (Risorgimento) painting

Background imageLeader Collection: Emmanuel Joseph, Comte de Sieyes (1748-1836)

Emmanuel Joseph, Comte de Sieyes (1748-1836)
863511 Emmanuel Joseph, Comte de Sieyes (1748-1836); (add.info.: Emmanuel Joseph, Comte de Sieyes (1748-1836), Abbe Sieyes, French Revolutionary leader and churchman

Background imageLeader Collection: William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904)

William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904)
863469 William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904); (add.info.: William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) English lawyer and Liberal statesman, one of the great Parliamentarians of the late 19th century

Background imageLeader Collection: Politician, Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 - 15 May 1847). 19th century (woodcut)

Politician, Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 - 15 May 1847). 19th century (woodcut)
672769 Politician, Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 - 15 May 1847). 19th century (woodcut); (add.info.: Daniel O'Connell, often referred to as The Liberator, or The Emancipator)

Background imageLeader Collection: Irish politician and Sinn Fein leader Michael Collins (centre) and Gearoid O'Sullivan (right)

Irish politician and Sinn Fein leader Michael Collins (centre) and Gearoid O'Sullivan (right)
1751262 Irish politician and Sinn Fein leader Michael Collins (centre) and Gearoid O'Sullivan (right) at the ceremony to launch the Irish Free State at College Green, Dublin

Background imageLeader Collection: Ignacy Jan Paderewski, 1885

Ignacy Jan Paderewski, 1885
1577260 Ignacy Jan Paderewski, 1885; (add.info.: Ignacy Jan Paderewski (18 November 1860 - 29 June 1941) Polish pianist and composer, politician

Background imageLeader Collection: Walter M Citrine, British trade unionist (b/w photo)

Walter M Citrine, British trade unionist (b/w photo)
8673317 Walter M Citrine, British trade unionist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter M Citrine (1887-1983), British trade unionist

Background imageLeader Collection: Portrait of Mao Zedong in 1938 (b/w photo)

Portrait of Mao Zedong in 1938 (b/w photo)
8634797 Portrait of Mao Zedong in 1938 (b/w photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mao Zedong in 1938)

Background imageLeader Collection: Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar (engraving)

Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar (engraving)
8635697 Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeader Collection: The Prince of Wales shaking hands with the chiefs, Accra, Gold Coast (b/w photo)

The Prince of Wales shaking hands with the chiefs, Accra, Gold Coast (b/w photo)
8635692 The Prince of Wales shaking hands with the chiefs, Accra, Gold Coast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeader Collection: Pericles, ancient Greek politician and general (engraving)

Pericles, ancient Greek politician and general (engraving)
8635040 Pericles, ancient Greek politician and general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pericles (c495-429 BC)

Background imageLeader Collection: The five ephors, leaders of ancient Sparta (engraving)

The five ephors, leaders of ancient Sparta (engraving)
8635002 The five ephors, leaders of ancient Sparta (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The five ephors, elected leaders of ancient Sparta)

Background imageLeader Collection: Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina (engraving)

Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina (engraving)
8676749 Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina, Croatia)

Background imageLeader Collection: Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving)

Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving)
8676711 Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milos Obrenovic (c1780-1860), Prince of Serbia

Background imageLeader Collection: The Land of Freedom (litho)

The Land of Freedom (litho)
8663502 The Land of Freedom (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Freedom)

Background imageLeader Collection: Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving)

Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving)
7422844 Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving); (add.info.: Science. Medicine. Persian physician Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid)

Background imageLeader Collection: 1930 - Ruth Hanna McCormick smiling while holding a telephone (b/w photo)

1930 - Ruth Hanna McCormick smiling while holding a telephone (b/w photo)
7134237 1930 - Ruth Hanna McCormick smiling while holding a telephone (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1930 - Ruth Hanna McCormick smiling while holding a telephone); GG Vintage Images; UIG

Background imageLeader Collection: 1914 - Heroes? Past and Present - lithograph - Poster showing Uncle Sam cranking a newsreel camera

1914 - Heroes? Past and Present - lithograph - Poster showing Uncle Sam cranking a newsreel camera
7134048 1914 - Heroes? Past and Present - lithograph - Poster showing Uncle Sam cranking a newsreel camera, filming world leaders and events; an injured Dove of Peace looks on (lithograph)

Background imageLeader Collection: Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample

Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample
3083230 Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection

Background imageLeader Collection: Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799

Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799
3033775 Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799. Sultan Fateh Ali Khan Shahab aka the Tiger of Mysore, and Tipu Sahib

Background imageLeader Collection: Leaders of ancient civilizations. From the cover of Hutchinson's History of the Nations

Leaders of ancient civilizations. From the cover of Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915
3033762 Leaders of ancient civilizations. From the cover of Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.; Private Collection

Background imageLeader Collection: Utu-hengal imploring gods for victory in battle against the Gutians, 22nd century BC

Utu-hengal imploring gods for victory in battle against the Gutians, 22nd century BC
3033786 Utu-hengal imploring gods for victory in battle against the Gutians, 22nd century BC. Utu-hengal, also written Utu-heg~al, Utu-hegal, Utu-hegal or Utu-hejal. Sumerian king

Background imageLeader Collection: Feargus Edward O'Connor, 1794- 1855

Feargus Edward O'Connor, 1794- 1855
5614427 Feargus Edward O'Connor, 1794- 1855; (add.info.: Feargus Edward O'Connor, 1794- 1855. Irish Chartist leader and advocate of the Land Plan)

Background imageLeader Collection: Emmeline Pankhurst, 1938 (b/w photo)

Emmeline Pankhurst, 1938 (b/w photo)
5323218 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1938 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst, nee Goulden, 1858-1928)

Background imageLeader Collection: Heraldic achievement of William Mather of Salop (Shropshire, England) circa 1600

Heraldic achievement of William Mather of Salop (Shropshire, England) circa 1600
5669023 Heraldic achievement of William Mather of Salop (Shropshire, England) circa 1600; Photo © AF Fotografie




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"Leaders: Icons of Influence and Inspiration" Winston Churchill, the indomitable British Prime Minister, flashes his famous V for Victory sign in 1942, rallying a nation amidst the chaos of World War II. In China's Cultural Revolution Poster, Chairman Mao emerges as a powerful leader, symbolizing unity and revolution with his unwavering determination. Jesus Christ stands as the Light of the World, guiding humanity towards compassion and love through his teachings and example. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery exemplifies leadership on the battlefield, strategizing meticulously to secure victory for the British Army during crucial moments in history. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – visionary statesman and founder of modern Turkey – leads his nation into an era of progress and secularism with bold reforms that shape its identity to this day. Leon Trotsky's presence looms large in 1920s Russia as he challenges conventions with revolutionary ideas while striving for social justice alongside Vladimir Lenin. Malcolm X – born Malcolm Little – rises from adversity to become an influential religious and political leader who fearlessly advocates for civil rights among African Americans in America's turbulent past. Even exiled in Mexico, Leon Trotsky remains a formidable figure whose intellectual prowess continues to inspire generations seeking change against oppressive regimes worldwide. The painting depicting Great Leaders Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung showcases North Korea's reverence for their leaders' guidance towards self-reliance amid global isolation within Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK). Henri Christophe ascends from slavery to become Haiti's first king after leading a successful revolution against French colonial rule—a testament to resilience transforming into leadership that shapes nations' destinies. GURDJIEFF - mystic philosopher known for his teachings on self-awareness inspires individuals worldwide with spiritual wisdom that transcends cultural boundaries fostering personal growth