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Fr Wingate / Col Print
SIR FRANCIS REGINALD WINGATE Governor-General of Sudan (1899-1916)
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1899 1953 Francis Governor Reginald Sudan Wingate
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures Sir Francis Reginald Wingate (1864-1953), the esteemed British general and Governor-General of Sudan from 1899 to 1916. Wingate is depicted here in his full military regalia, adorned in the traditional Sudanese fez with a distinctive red tassel, signifying his high rank. The red color of the fez and the gold braid on his uniform indicate his status as a full general in the British Army. Sir Francis Reginald Wingate played a pivotal role in the conquest and governance of Sudan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in the defeat of the Mahdist forces, led by the Sudanese religious and political leader Muhammad Ahmad, who had seized control of Sudan in 1885. Wingate's military campaigns helped to re-establish British control over the region and paved the way for the establishment of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. After his military successes, Wingate was appointed as the first British Governor-General of Sudan in 1899. During his tenure, he implemented policies aimed at modernizing the region and improving the lives of its people. He oversaw the construction of roads, schools, and hospitals, and worked to promote economic development. Despite his many achievements, Wingate's rule was not without controversy. His policies were criticized by some for their perceived heavy-handedness and for their impact on Sudanese culture. Nevertheless, his legacy remains significant, and he is remembered as a key figure in the history of Sudan and the British Empire. This photograph, taken in 1916, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the image of a man who played a crucial role in shaping the history of a region that continues to be of great importance in the modern world.
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