Lord Castlereagh Collection

"Statesmen's Corner", North Transept, Westminster Abbey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
"Statesmen's Corner", North Transept, Westminster Abbey, [London], 1865. 'The more ancient monuments of the larger size

Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh
3078466 Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh (1769-1822) an Irish/British statesman. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Congress of Vienna: Sitting of the Plenipotentiaries of the Eight Powers who Signed the Treaty o Creator: Unknown
The Congress of Vienna: Sitting of the Plenipotentiaries of the Eight Powers who Signed the Treaty of Paris in 1815 - from the large painting by Isabey, 1856

A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. Creator: William Heath
A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. John Bull: Well you have got it all, Pray what do you all do for it'; Napoleon

The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790 (engraving)
1623273 The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picture of the Irish House of Commons in 1790)

A scene from Don Giovanni as performed at the Kings Theatre, pub
2636950 A scene from Don Giovanni as performed at the Kings Theatre, pub. 23 July, 1820 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Lord Castlereagh (engraving)
663652 Lord Castlereagh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Castlereagh. Illustration from Cassells History of England (special edition, A W Cowan)

Viscount Castlereagh, early 1800s, (1941). Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry (1769-1822), known as Lord Castlereagh, was an Irish/British statesman

An Irish wake... 1821
An Irish wake, or the Whisky Club singing a requiem to the manes of the persecuted and - Queen, 1821. George IV, William Curtis, Viscount Castlereagh

How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL Marks
How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. George IV and Queen Caroline are tied back to back; the Queens hand is held by the figure of Justice; Lord Brougham stands on the left; the King is

St Stephens Bell Man, 1820. Viscount Castlereagh, in a bell-mans caped coat, shouts outside Alderman Woods house in South Audley Street. Queen Caroline replies from an open window

Scene at Horse Guards Parade, London, 1816. The Prince Regent (later King George IV) is portrayed as the mortar known as the Regents Bomb

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Lord Castlereagh, also known as Robert Stewart, was a prominent British statesman in the early 19th century. As Foreign Secretary and later Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, he played a key role in shaping British foreign policy during a tumultuous time in European history. Castlereagh was instrumental in negotiating the Treaty of Vienna which ended the Napoleonic Wars and helped establish a lasting peace in Europe. Despite facing criticism for his policies, he was dedicated to maintaining stability and order on the continent. His diplomatic skills were unmatched, earning him respect from both allies and adversaries alike. Lord Castlereagh's legacy continues to be debated among historians, but there is no denying his impact on shaping modern international relations.