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Governor General Collection (page 5)

"The Governor General: A Legacy of Leadership and Diplomacy" From the historic events of "The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Portrait of Paul Doumer (photo)

Portrait of Paul Doumer (photo)
736849 Portrait of Paul Doumer (photo) by Petit (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Athanase Gaston Paul Doumer (1857-1932); ); French, out of copyright

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Qui Hi in the Bombay Tavern, from The Grand Master, or Adventures of Qui Hi

Qui Hi in the Bombay Tavern, from The Grand Master, or Adventures of Qui Hi
STC190616 Qui Hi in the Bombay Tavern, from The Grand Master, or Adventures of Qui Hi? in Hindostan. A Hudibras Poem in Eight Cantos by Quiz, by William Combe (1741-1823) published by Thomas Tegg

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Marquis of Lorne being sworn in as Governor-General of Canada (engraving)

The Marquis of Lorne being sworn in as Governor-General of Canada (engraving)
1621710 The Marquis of Lorne being sworn in as Governor-General of Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Sketches from India (engraving)

Sketches from India (engraving)
1594065 Sketches from India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from India. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 11 April 1846)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Jui-lin, Governor-General of the two Kwang Provinces, c. 1870-2 (b / w photo)

Jui-lin, Governor-General of the two Kwang Provinces, c. 1870-2 (b / w photo)
696673 Jui-lin, Governor-General of the two Kwang Provinces, c.1870-2 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Right Honourable Henry Hardinge (engraving)

The Right Honourable Henry Hardinge (engraving)
725819 The Right Honourable Henry Hardinge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Henry Viscount Hardinge)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Governor-General of a Province (engraving)

Governor-General of a Province (engraving)
967225 Governor-General of a Province (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Governor-General of a Province)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: A Journey Through Central Asia, Russian Turkistan (engraving)

A Journey Through Central Asia, Russian Turkistan (engraving)
1045763 A Journey Through Central Asia, Russian Turkistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Journey Through Central Asia, Russian Turkistan)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Colonel H C Chermside, RE (engraving)

Colonel H C Chermside, RE (engraving)
1051264 Colonel H C Chermside, RE (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel H C Chermside, RE, British Commissioner in Crete)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: A Tour with the Governor-General over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)

A Tour with the Governor-General over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1046789 A Tour with the Governor-General over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Place of Death and Burial of Lord Elgin (engraving)

Place of Death and Burial of Lord Elgin (engraving)
1103048 Place of Death and Burial of Lord Elgin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place of Death and Burial of Lord Elgin)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Louis de Baude de Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1690 (colour litho)

Louis de Baude de Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1690 (colour litho)
977751 Louis de Baude de Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1690 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis de Baude de Frontenac)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving)

Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving)
1099587 Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Mr Hincks, the New Governor-General of the Windward Islands (engraving)

Mr Hincks, the New Governor-General of the Windward Islands (engraving)
1608220 Mr Hincks, the New Governor-General of the Windward Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hincks)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: James Broun-Ramsay (engraving)

James Broun-Ramsay (engraving)
1617885 James Broun-Ramsay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Broun-Ramsay. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1849)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Sketches of Simla (engraving)

Sketches of Simla (engraving)
1588282 Sketches of Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Simla. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1863)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Mr Harriss Passport being examined and read in Presence of Ahmed Feizi Pasha

Mr Harriss Passport being examined and read in Presence of Ahmed Feizi Pasha, Governor-General of Yemen
1603693 Mr Harriss Passport being examined and read in Presence of Ahmed Feizi Pasha, Governor-General of Yemen, at Sanaa (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Earl of Aberdeen, the New Governor-General of Canada (b / w photo)

The Earl of Aberdeen, the New Governor-General of Canada (b / w photo)
1604263 The Earl of Aberdeen, the New Governor-General of Canada (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Aberdeen)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Reception of the Earl of Dufferin, Governor-General of Canada, at Victoria

Reception of the Earl of Dufferin, Governor-General of Canada, at Victoria, British Columbia (engraving)
1602510 Reception of the Earl of Dufferin, Governor-General of Canada, at Victoria, British Columbia (engraving) by Paget

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Sketches on the Cascapediac River, Lower Canada (engraving)

Sketches on the Cascapediac River, Lower Canada (engraving)
1590577 Sketches on the Cascapediac River, Lower Canada (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Cascapediac River, Lower Canada)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston

Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston
3790383 Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston, portrait)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Late Sir Henry Daly, GCB (engraving)

The Late Sir Henry Daly, GCB (engraving)
1056418 The Late Sir Henry Daly, GCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Henry Daly, GCB)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Duel between Warren Hastings and Philip Francis 1780AD (colour litho)

Duel between Warren Hastings and Philip Francis 1780AD (colour litho)
994110 Duel between Warren Hastings and Philip Francis 1780AD (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance of Empire)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Russians in the Caucasus, the Staff of the Governor-General (engraving)

The Russians in the Caucasus, the Staff of the Governor-General (engraving)
1047825 The Russians in the Caucasus, the Staff of the Governor-General (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russians in the Caucasus)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, III (engraving)

To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, III (engraving)
1054538 To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, III (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: His Excellency the Earl of Clarendon, KG, GCB, Lord-Lieutenant General, and Governor-General

His Excellency the Earl of Clarendon, KG, GCB, Lord-Lieutenant General, and Governor-General, of Ireland (engraving)
1096366 His Excellency the Earl of Clarendon, KG, GCB, Lord-Lieutenant General, and Governor-General, of Ireland (engraving) by English School

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Portrait of Charles George Gordon (colour litho)

Portrait of Charles George Gordon (colour litho)
982208 Portrait of Charles George Gordon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Charles George Gordon, Governor General of the Soudan)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Two Little Emigrants, the Honourable Dudley and Archie Hamilton Gordon

Two Little Emigrants, the Honourable Dudley and Archie Hamilton Gordon, Sons of the Right Honourable the Earl of
1107641 Two Little Emigrants, the Honourable Dudley and Archie Hamilton Gordon, Sons of the Right Honourable the Earl of Aberdeen, Governor-General of Canada (litho) by Starr Canziani, Mrs

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Governor-General of French Indochina and the Emperor of Annam reviewing troops in Hanoi

The Governor-General of French Indochina and the Emperor of Annam reviewing troops in Hanoi (colour litho)
2795594 The Governor-General of French Indochina and the Emperor of Annam reviewing troops in Hanoi (colour litho) by French School

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Joseph Francois Dupleix, Governor-General of French India (colour litho)

Joseph Francois Dupleix, Governor-General of French India (colour litho)
2818817 Joseph Francois Dupleix, Governor-General of French India (colour litho) by Sergent-Marceau, Antoine Louis Francois (1751-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Major General Charles George Gordon, CB, Governor General of the Soudan (colour litho)

Major General Charles George Gordon, CB, Governor General of the Soudan (colour litho)
1622455 Major General Charles George Gordon, CB, Governor General of the Soudan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major General Charles George Gordon)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Cantonment at Barrackpore, India, near the Park of the Governor-General

The Cantonment at Barrackpore, India, near the Park of the Governor-General, where Lady Canning lies buried (engraving)
1620086 The Cantonment at Barrackpore, India, near the Park of the Governor-General, where Lady Canning lies buried (engraving) by English School

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Departure of Lord Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada, from Quebec (engraving)

Departure of Lord Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada, from Quebec (engraving)
1595340 Departure of Lord Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada, from Quebec (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of Lord Lansdowne)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore Railway Station (engraving)

Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore Railway Station (engraving)
1613427 Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore Railway Station (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Leaon, the Governor-General of Kwang-Tung and Kwang-Si, China (engraving)

Leaon, the Governor-General of Kwang-Tung and Kwang-Si, China (engraving)
1612541 Leaon, the Governor-General of Kwang-Tung and Kwang-Si, China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaon)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Thomas Robert Bugeaud de la Piconnerie, Marshall of France in 1843 (oil on canvas)

Thomas Robert Bugeaud de la Piconnerie, Marshall of France in 1843 (oil on canvas)
1744650 Thomas Robert Bugeaud de la Piconnerie, Marshall of France in 1843 (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 219x145 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Background imageGovernor General Collection: State Procession bearing Presents from the Governor-General of India to the King of Ava (engraving)

State Procession bearing Presents from the Governor-General of India to the King of Ava (engraving)
1608927 State Procession bearing Presents from the Governor-General of India to the King of Ava (engraving) by English School

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Retiring Governor-General of India and his Council (b / w photo)

The Retiring Governor-General of India and his Council (b / w photo)
1038092 The Retiring Governor-General of India and his Council (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Through the 'New West', a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway

Through the "New West", a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway
1046692 Through the " New West", a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Colonel Holled Smith, Governor General of the Red Sea Littoral (b / w photo)

Colonel Holled Smith, Governor General of the Red Sea Littoral (b / w photo)
1062326 Colonel Holled Smith, Governor General of the Red Sea Littoral (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Holled Smith)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Dessert Service for Lord Northbrook, Governor-General of India (engraving)

Dessert Service for Lord Northbrook, Governor-General of India (engraving)
1105120 Dessert Service for Lord Northbrook, Governor-General of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dessert Service for Lord Northbrook)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: The Durbar at Umballah, Meeting of the Governor-General of India and the Ameer of Cabul (engraving)

The Durbar at Umballah, Meeting of the Governor-General of India and the Ameer of Cabul (engraving)
1104003 The Durbar at Umballah, Meeting of the Governor-General of India and the Ameer of Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Durbar at Umballah)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Procession of Sikh Chiefs and others at Lahore, 11 February, on the Occasion of a Durbar (Levee)

Procession of Sikh Chiefs and others at Lahore, 11 February, on the Occasion of a Durbar (Levee)
1098672 Procession of Sikh Chiefs and others at Lahore, 11 February, on the Occasion of a Durbar (Levee) held there by the Governor-General and the Commander-in-Chief (engraving) by English School

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Testimonial to Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy (engraving)

Testimonial to Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy (engraving)
1097906 Testimonial to Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial to Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy)

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Sir Bede Edmund High clifford, Governor General of Trnidad ariving at south ampton

Sir Bede Edmund High clifford, Governor General of Trnidad ariving at south ampton. February 1947 O6785-002 He was born in 1890 and gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Royal Fusiliers

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Sir Bede Edmund Hugh Clifford, Governor General of Trinidad ariving at Southampton

Sir Bede Edmund Hugh Clifford, Governor General of Trinidad ariving at Southampton. February 1947 O6785-001 He was born in 1890 and gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Royal Fusiliers

Background imageGovernor General Collection: Vanity Fair Print - George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby

Vanity Fair Print - George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby
Victorian caricature of George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby, a British Liberal politician and colonial governor of Nova Scotia, Queensland, New Zealand and Victoria. By Ape. Vanity Fair 1871



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"The Governor General: A Legacy of Leadership and Diplomacy" From the historic events of "The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885" to the arrival of Paul Beau as the "Governor General of Indochina" in 1902, these captivating moments have shaped the role and significance of a governor general. One such influential figure was Mattheus de Haan, whose portrait as the "Governor-General Dutch East Indies" reflects his authority and impact on colonial administration. Similarly, we delve into the intriguing story behind "The Duchess of York's Brothers, " who held positions as governors general during their time. Moving forward in history, we encounter notable figures like Marquess of Linlithgow and Sir R. Munro Ferguson who left indelible imprints during their tenure as governors general. Their portraits serve as a testament to their dedication towards governance and diplomacy. Exploring beyond borders, we witness Japan's own distinguished generals - Sadao Araki and Nobuyuki Abe - assuming roles akin to that of a governor general. Their presence signifies not only military prowess but also administrative responsibilities. Intriguingly, we uncover an important historical event known as "The Blood Compacts ceremony between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. " This ceremony highlights how even amidst colonization efforts there were instances where indigenous cultures were acknowledged and respected. As our journey through time continues, we come across significant monuments such as the statue commemorating Lord Cornwallis in 1925. It serves as a reminder that some governors general are remembered for their contributions long after they have left office. Lastly, Prince Arthur's portrayal captures his essence while serving as both Duke of Connaught and Strathearn alongside his role as governor general in 1900. His multifaceted persona exemplifies how individuals can excel in various capacities simultaneously. These glimpses into different eras showcase the diverse individuals who have held the esteemed position of governor general.