Ruler Collection (page 4)

Portrait of Isabella of Portugal, c. 1450 (oil on panel)
XOS996673 Portrait of Isabella of Portugal, c.1450 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464) (workshop of); 46x37.1 cm; J

Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c. 1550s (engraving)
XJF472234 Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c.1550s (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George I (oil on canvas)
XCR27154 King George I (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); The Crown Estate; (add.info.: George I (1714-27), King of Great Britain; Georg Ludwig; 1660-1727; after the death of Queen Anne

Mathematical equipment
Mathematics equipment. Protractor (left), a pair of compasses and pencil (centre top), a pen (right) and an electronic calculator (lower centre)

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

Celtic cross, Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A Celtic cross in the grounds of Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The castle dates from the 13th century. The cross is a memorial to Mareddud ap Edwin

Zhaoling Tomb, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
View of the Zhaoling Tomb in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. It is the mausoleum of Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong) of the Qing Dynasty and his Queen. Construction began in 1643 and took eight years

Arpad - King of Hungary
ARPAD First ruler of Hungary. Probable leader of the Magyar tribe and founder of the Arpad Dynasty

Metal ruler marked in inches

T Roosevelt / Living Ruler
THEODORE ROOSEVELT 26th American President in 1902

Philip Ii / Macedon / Chapma
KING PHILIP OF MACEDON Greek ruler and soldier, conquered all Greece and defeated the Persians; father of Alexander

Animals / Giraffes
Lorenzo di Medici, ruler of Florence, receives an unexpected gift from Egypt

Charlemagne
CHARLEMAGNE as Catholic ruler preceded by Charles Martel, accompanied by the defeated Wittekind, followed by his successors, tramples on the pagan idol Irminsul

Prince Edward Augustus Duke Of Kent And Strathearn 1767 To 1820 Son Of King George Iii And Father Of Queen Victoria Engraved By E Scriven After Sir W Beechey From The Book National Portrait Gallery

Central wall depicting Sophonisba requesting help from Massinissa (fresco)
XOT361829 Central wall depicting Sophonisba requesting help from Massinissa (fresco) by Zelotti, Giambattista (Farinati) (1526-78); Villa Caldogno-Nordera, Caldogna

WW1 - Tug of War between the Allies and the Central Powers
WW1 Italian Propaganda Postcard - Tug of War between the leaders of the Allies and the Central Powers. From left: (Central Powers)

Henri IV among his people at the market (colour litho)
498864 Henri IV among his people at the market (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anna Ioannovna, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533931 Anna Ioannovna, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Anna Ioannovna, 1693 - 1740, also spelled Anna Ivanovna)

Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533895 Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Oscar II, 1829 - 1907. King of Sweden and Norway)

Charles XII, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533890 Charles XII, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Charles XII, also Carl, 1682 - 1718. King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718)

Dom Sebastian I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533879 Dom Sebastian I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Dom Sebastian I, 1554 - 1578. King of Portugal and the Algarves)

Amadeo I, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub.1915 (print)
3533868 Amadeo I, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub.1915 (print) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Amadeo I, 1845 - 1890)

Isabella II, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub.1915 (print)
3533867 Isabella II, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub.1915 (print) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Isabella II, 1830 - 1904. Queen of Spain)

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands with her newly born daughter Princess Juliana
693715 Wilhelmina of the Netherlands with her newly born daughter Princess Juliana. Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria, 1880 -1962. Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

King Edward VII, from The Wonderful Year 1909
693702 King Edward VII, from The Wonderful Year 1909 by English School, (20th century).

Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland (colour litho)
498869 Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter I (1672-1725)

Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho)
498865 Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ivan V Alekseyevich, Joint Tsar of Russia with his younger half-brother Peter I
3533930 Ivan V Alekseyevich, Joint Tsar of Russia with his younger half-brother Peter I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Ivan V Alekseyevich, aka Ivan V of Russia)

Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem
3788691 Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem; (add.info.: Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem in 1187 (German: Einzug Saladin's in Jerusalem).?al?? al-D?n Y?suf ibn Ayy

King George V
3770920 King George V -; (add.info.: King George V-in full dress uniform with sword in official portrait photograph of 1935. Colour photograph by Finlay Colour Ltd. 1910-1935)

Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII
3786754 Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII; (add.info.: Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, Nizam of Hyderabad. Ruler of former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh)

Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurmen
3788692 Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurmen; (add.info.: Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurement.(German: Der Kalif Mamun veranstaltet die erste Gradmessung)

Prince Edward and Princess Elizabeth, June 1933 (b/w photo)
3788913 Prince Edward and Princess Elizabeth, June 1933 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Prince Edward (1894-1972) and Princess Elizabeth (born 1926) returning from Crathie Church in Balmoral, Scotland

Portrait of Doge Francesco Venier, 1554. Creator: Titian
Portrait of Doge Francesco Venier, 1554.

The Presentation of the Captain General's Baton to Antonio Moncada by the Queen Regent....1410
The Presentation of the Captain General's Baton to Antonio Moncada by the Queen Regent Blanca of Sicily in 1410, 1664

The Bucintoro, 1745. Creator: Canaletto
The Bucintoro, 1745. The Bucintoro was the official galley of the Doge of Venice, which is depicted here moored between gondolas and other boats beside the Piazzetta.

A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's Arte of Navigation, published 1577 (engraving)
3789056 A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's Arte of Navigation, published 1577 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: A Hieroglyphic of Britain)

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with Princeess Elizabeth on Coronation Day in 1937 (b/w photo)
3432613 Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with Princeess Elizabeth on Coronation Day in 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lorenzo de Medici
5305277 Lorenzo de Medici.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492) an Italian statesman and de factor ruler of the Florentine Republic

Peter the Great on Roubles
5305001 Peter the Great on Roubles.; (add.info.: Portrait of Peter the Great (1672-1725) ruler of the Tsardom of Russia, on Roubles. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

King Darius III of Persia
6266323 King Darius III of Persia; (add.info.: King Darius III of Persia, c. 380 -330 BC. Last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Charlemagne
6266285 Charlemagne; (add.info.: Charlemagne, aka Charles the Great and Charles I, 748-814. King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Emperor of the Romans.); Photo © Ken Welsh

William III enters Dublin after Battle of the Boyne (engraving)
6266280 William III enters Dublin after Battle of the Boyne (engraving); (add.info.: King William III of England entering Dublin with his forces in July 1690 after his triumph over the Jacobites at)

Eric XIV, 1533-1577 King of Sweden
6266167 Eric XIV, 1533-1577 King of Sweden; (add.info.: Eric XIV, 1533-1577. King of Sweden.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

King Philip IV or Felipe IV of Spain
6116665 King Philip IV or Felipe IV of Spain; (add.info.: King Philip IV or Felipe IV of Spain, 1605-1665.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560
3083168 Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Sweden. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1910 (print)
955287 Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Edward Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, 1841 -1910, in Highland costume)

Alexandra of Denmark, 1844 -1925, at the time of her marriage, 1910 (print)
955260 Alexandra of Denmark, 1844 -1925, at the time of her marriage, 1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of the United Kingdom)

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"Unveiling the Legacy: From Ancient Emperors to Modern Icons" Step into a world where rulers transcend time, leaving behind an indelible mark on history. The bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius stands as a testament to his reign, symbolizing wisdom and strength that echoes through centuries. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, a visionary leader of Turkey, emerges from the shadows with determination etched upon his face. Amidst shoemaking tools scattered across ancient workshops, craftsmanship intertwines with power. These tools once served as extensions of skilled hands under the watchful eyes of emperors and kings alike. Tutankhamun's mask whispers secrets from beyond the grave - an exquisite artifact embodying regality and mystery. An Assyrian king proudly rides in his chariot, showcasing dominance over vast lands. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk reappears, this time dancing joyfully with his adopted daughter - revealing a softer side beneath his stoic facade. In Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " temptation dances amidst opulence and indulgence - reminding us that even they are not immune to desire's allure. The Maharajah of Mysore dons military attire during World War I, exemplifying leadership in times of turmoil. Emperor Haile Selassie I finds respite by the seaside at Eastbourne; even those who govern nations seek solace in simple pleasures. A golden mask adorns Pharaoh Tutankhamun's remains - an emblematic representation of divine authority transcending mortal existence. Edward VIII ascends to power in 1936 captured forever in black-and-white photography; he carries both privilege and responsibility on his shoulders. Through these glimpses into their lives, we witness how rulers shape our world – their legacies woven into the tapestry of human history for eternity.