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Edward Marjoribanks, 2nd Baron Tweedmouth
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Edward Marjoribanks, 2nd Baron Tweedmouth
A skirmish near Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina - 7th August, 1878. Following the large territorial gains made by Russia at the expense of the Ottoman Empire, June 1878 saw the opening of the Berlin Congress, held with the intention of restoring the balance of power in the Balkans. At the Congress, Austria-Hungary was given a mandate to occupy and administer Bosnia and Herzegovina. The result was an almost uninterrupted sequence of crises and uprisings. Date: circa 1909
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This evocative photograph captures Lord Edward Marjoribanks, 2nd Baron Tweedmouth, during a skirmish near Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 7th of August, 1878. The backdrop to this image is the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 19th century, marked by the Russo-Turkish War and the subsequent Congress of Berlin. Following the significant territorial gains made by Russia at the expense of the Ottoman Empire, the Congress aimed to restore the balance of power in the Balkans. Amidst this tumultuous period, Austria-Hungary was granted a mandate to occupy and administer Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to an almost uninterrupted sequence of crises and uprisings. In this image, Lord Tweedmouth, a British diplomat and military figure, is depicted amidst the chaos of battle, likely serving as an observer or advisor to the Austro-Hungarian forces. The artillery in the background, belching smoke and fire, underscores the intensity of the conflict. The Congress of Berlin, held between June and July of 1878, was a pivotal moment in European history, setting the stage for the Balkan Wars and the eventual dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. This photograph, taken circa 1909, serves as a poignant reminder of the turbulent times that shaped the region and the world at large. Lord Tweedmouth's resolute expression and the ominous scene behind him underscore the gravity of the situation and the high stakes involved in the power struggles of the time.
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