Ruler Collection (page 6)

Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French from 1830 to 1848. From The Turbulent Duchess by Baroness Orczy
3058496 Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French from 1830 to 1848. From The Turbulent Duchess by Baroness Orczy, published 1936.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Genghis Khan, 14th century portrait
2600466 Genghis Khan, 14th century portrait; (add.info.: Genghis Khan, 14th century portrait.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a Daimiyo in court dress, 19th century (engraving)
3522112 Engraving depicting a Daimiyo in court dress, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Daimiyo in Court Dress)

George V, as Field Marshal and British Regiments of which he was colonel. George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936
2915339 George V, as Field Marshal and British Regiments of which he was colonel. George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936

The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates
2915349 The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558
3062207 Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor 1519 to 1558 and as Charles I, King of Spain 1516 to 1556. Hand writing sample and signature.)

King Edward VII and his wife Alexandra of Denmark leaving Marlborough House, London 19th century (engraving)
3039827 King Edward VII and his wife Alexandra of Denmark leaving Marlborough House, London 19th century (engraving); Private Collection

Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818
3062113 Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen consort of George III of the United Kingdom. Hand writing sample.)

William IV, 1765 to 1837
3062111 William IV, 1765 to 1837.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover. Hand writing sample.)

Edward VII, 1841 - 1910. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India
878622 Edward VII, 1841 - 1910. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India. After the painting by R. Ponsonby Staples

Signature of Edward VII, 1841 - 1910. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India
878621 Signature of Edward VII, 1841 - 1910. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection

Philip III of Spain, 1578 - 1621. King of Spain and Portugal. From a 19th century print
1219657 Philip III of Spain, 1578 - 1621. King of Spain and Portugal. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection

Alexandra of Denmark, 1844 - 1925. Queen consort of the United Kingdom and Empress of India as the wife of King Edward
955255 Alexandra of Denmark, 1844 - 1925. Queen consort of the United Kingdom and Empress of India as the wife of King Edward VII. Seen here at the time of her marriage in 1863

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910, future King Edward VII, seen here in uniform after being appointed to
955244 Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910, future King Edward VII, seen here in uniform after being appointed to the rank of colonel at age 18

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII and his tutors from Oxford, From Edward VII His Life and Times
955242 Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII and his tutors from Oxford, From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: seated from left)

The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving)
529779 The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving); (add.info.: Spaniards taking Inca ruler Atahualpa away as woman faints)

Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) last Sultan of Turkey
863478 Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) last Sultan of Turkey; (add.info.: Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) last Sultan of Turkey (1876-1909). Called the Great Assassin; despotic ruler; deposed and exiled 1909

Portrait of Peter the Cruel king of Castile & Leon, 17-18th century (engraving)
STC429519 Portrait of Peter the Cruel king of Castile & Leon, 17-18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter (1334-69), King of Castile and Leon from 1350-69

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, from The Duchess of York, c.1928 (b/w photo)
3432486 Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, from The Duchess of York, c.1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederick III, 1831 - 1888
3083255 Frederick III, 1831 - 1888.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German Emperor and King of Prussia for ninety-nine days in 1888, the Year of the Three Emperors)

Margaret Tudor, 1489 - 1541. Queen of Scots. Hand writing sample and signature
3083202 Margaret Tudor, 1489 - 1541. Queen of Scots. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

King Edward VII (1841 - 1910) conferring a knighthood
3062039 King Edward VII (1841 - 1910) conferring a knighthood.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Living London, published 1903)

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, 1841 - 1910 at the time of his marriage in 1863
955254 Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, 1841 - 1910 at the time of his marriage in 1863. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India

Albert Edward Prince of Wales, riding an elephant and being sprayed with water from its trunk, 1910 (engraving)
955288 Albert Edward Prince of Wales, riding an elephant and being sprayed with water from its trunk, 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Albert Edward, future King Edward VII and Alexandra, with their new-born son
955262 The Prince and Princess of Wales, Albert Edward, future King Edward VII and Alexandra, with their new-born son, Albert Victor, in 1864

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1910 (print)
878628 Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: First President of the Second French Republic and, as Napoleon III, ruler of the Second French Empire)

Edward VII, 1841 - 1910, as a lad in naval uniform. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions
878625 Edward VII, 1841 - 1910, as a lad in naval uniform. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India

Bertrand in the presence of Richard AD 1199, 1901 (litho)
1219751 Bertrand in the presence of Richard AD 1199, 1901 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand de Gourdon aka Pierre (or Peter) Basile, John Sabroz and Dudo

Christian III King of Denmark and Norway
6266163 Christian III King of Denmark and Norway; (add.info.: Christian III of Denmark, 1503-1559. He was King of Denmark, 1534-1559 and King of Norway, 1537-1559.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Portraits of medieval Russian rulers: Yaroslav the Wise 6, Sviatoslav I 7, Sviatopolk I 8, Vladimir II Monomakh 9
FLO4624722 Portraits of medieval Russian rulers: Yaroslav the Wise 6, Sviatoslav I 7, Sviatopolk I 8, Vladimir II Monomakh 9, Yuri I 10, Ivan II the Fair 11

Henry IV aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, pub. 1825 (engraving)
3555512 Henry IV aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, pub. 1825 (engraving); (add.info.: Henry IV aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, 1553-1610. King of Navarre as Henry III, 1572-89)

Illustrated portrait of Hyder Ali Khan, Haidar?l?
3523060 Illustrated portrait of Hyder Ali Khan, Haidar?l?; (add.info.: Illustrated portrait of Hyder Ali Khan, Haidar?l? (1721-1782)

the ruler (Malietoa) of Samoa
3523020 the ruler (Malietoa) of Samoa; (add.info.: Susuga Malietoa Laupepa (1841-1898) was the ruler (Malietoa) of Samoa in the late 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851
5614431 Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851; (add.info.: Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851. Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. Fifth son of George III of Great Britain)

Mehmed IV, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
6117548 Mehmed IV, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire; (add.info.: Mehmed IV, also known as Mehmed the Hunter, 1642-1693, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire)

Ferdinand I or Fernando I, 1503 -1564, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Royal Hungary, Croatia (engraving)
6116619 Ferdinand I or Fernando I, 1503 -1564, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Royal Hungary, Croatia (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Anne of Austria, Queen Consort of France
6266314 Anne of Austria, Queen Consort of France; (add.info.: Anne of Austria, 1601-1666. Queen Consort of France and regent for her son Louis XIV of France)

King Charles I and his son James, Duke of York, after a painting by Vandyck
3742804 King Charles I and his son James, Duke of York, after a painting by Vandyck, from Memoirs of the Martyr King by Allan Fea pub. 1905

Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (engraving)
3506198 Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (engraving); (add.info.: Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, 1830- 1916)

Queen Mary, aka Mary Tudor, 1516-1558 (etching)
3085241 Queen Mary, aka Mary Tudor, 1516-1558 (etching); (add.info.: Queen Mary; aka Mary Tudor; byname Bloody Mary;1516-1558. First Queen to rule England in her own right)

King George V, 1865 - 1936 attending a baseball match at Stamford Bridge, London
3058450 King George V, 1865 - 1936 attending a baseball match at Stamford Bridge, London, England arranged in honour of the American allies in 1918

Mary Queen of Scots, also Mary Stuart (1542-1587)
3085325 Mary Queen of Scots, also Mary Stuart (1542-1587); (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots; 1542-1587. Also Mary Stuart; daughter of James V; King of Scotland. 19th century print.)

Ogedei Khan (1186-1241)
2600465 Ogedei Khan (1186-1241); (add.info.: Ogedei Khan (1186-1241).); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972, seen here as a member of the Grenadier Guards during World War
2638517 The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972, seen here as a member of the Grenadier Guards during World War One. From The History of the Great War, published c

The British Royal Family in 1910. From top left, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, 1897 - 1965
2638503 The British Royal Family in 1910. From top left, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, 1897 - 1965. The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972

The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII visiting a miner's house and family in Durham in 1929
2638494 The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII visiting a miner's house and family in Durham in 1929. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935 by Unknown photographer

Mary of Teck, 1867 - 1953. Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India
2638491 Mary of Teck, 1867 - 1953. Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V

George V, George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions
2638445 George V, George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India

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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.