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Background imageChief Collection: General Bullers return from the Boer War

General Bullers return from the Boer War
General Sir Redvers Buller driving through the decorated streets of Aldershot. Lady Audrey Buller is seen sitting beside her husband

Background imageChief Collection: Lord Chancellor Alverstone getting sworn in

Lord Chancellor Alverstone getting sworn in
Lord chancellor and the judges attending a special service in Westminster Abbey. The judges proceeded to the law courts where Lord Alverstone

Background imageChief Collection: The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala, welcomed by the Cacique Gordo (Chief Gordo). Detail. Table belonging to a set of 6 made with the enconchado technique. Anonymous author

Background imageChief Collection: Cloak that the Hawaiian chiefs wore as a symbol of status

Cloak that the Hawaiian chiefs wore as a symbol of status
Cloak that the Hawaiian chiefs wore as a symbol of their high social status. Feather and vegetale fibre. Polynesia. Hawaiian Islands, United States. Last third of the 18th century

Background imageChief Collection: Sir Saul Samuel and Sir Alfred Stephen

Sir Saul Samuel and Sir Alfred Stephen
A minimalistic pencil sketch of two gentlemen. Sir Saul Samuel, an Australian colonial merchant, member of parliament, pastoralist and prominent Jew

Background imageChief Collection: Joseph Brant

Joseph Brant
Portrait painting of Joseph Brant, known as Thayeadanegea - The Mohawk Chief, who was a military leader closely associated with Great Britain during and after the American Revolution. Date: circa 1926

Background imageChief Collection: Air Marshal Sir Richard Peirse

Air Marshal Sir Richard Peirse (1892-1970), recently appointed Commander-in-Chief of Bomber Command. Date: 1940

Background imageChief Collection: Air Marshal Sir Charles Portal

Air Marshal Sir Charles Portal
Sir Charles Portal (1893-1971), recently appointed Chief of the Air Staff, with the rank of air chief marshal, and two members of his staff. Date: 1940

Background imageChief Collection: General Gamelin

General Gamelin
General Maurice Gamelin (1872-1958) was Commander-in-Chief of the French Armed Forces at the outbreak of World War II. Date: 1939

Background imageChief Collection: Ben Travers farce scene, theatrical action photograph. With description

Ben Travers farce scene, theatrical action photograph. With description, More Dangerous than Leg Theory; Gussie Pogson (Robertson Hare) and Dandy Stratton (Ralph Lynn), Test Match cricketers

Background imageChief Collection: Sir Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice

Sir Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice
Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634), Lord Chief Justice, English judge, barrister and politician

Background imageChief Collection: A Rabbi - Constantinople, Turkey

A Rabbi - Constantinople, Turkey. Date: 1909

Background imageChief Collection: The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert at Southport

The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert at Southport
The Royal Yacht (HMY) Victoria and Albert at Southport. The yacht was designed by the Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy Sir William White, launched in 1899 and ready for service in 1901

Background imageChief Collection: Convair CV-240 N8326C Air Chief Seneca

Convair CV-240 N8326C Air Chief Seneca
Convair CV-240-4 N8326C Air Chief Seneca (msn 112), of Mohawk Airlines, with the flight crew carrying out their pre-flight check-list in the cockpit. Date: circa 1965

Background imageChief Collection: Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Robert Baden-Powell (1857 - 1941), 1st Baron Baden-Powell. Founder and organisation of the Boy-Scouts to promote good citizenship. Wearing khaki uniform designed by himself for South African wear

Background imageChief Collection: Late Rev. Dr Adler, Chief Rabbi

Late Rev. Dr Adler, Chief Rabbi
The Rev. Dr Nathan Adler, Chief Rabbi of the English Jewish Congregations; his funeral service in the chapel, Willesden; a scene at the grave; and a special service in memory at the Great Synagogue

Background imageChief Collection: General Maude's grave, Baghdad, Iraq

General Maude's grave, Baghdad, Iraq
Grave of Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Maude, North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq. He was Commander-in-Chief of the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, and died at Baghdad in November 1917

Background imageChief Collection: King George as Colonel-in-Chief of King George's own Lancer

King George as Colonel-in-Chief of King George's own Lancer
King George V, Emperor of India as a military chief from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. Date: 1911

Background imageChief Collection: Death of David Livingstone (1813-1873). Engraving. Colored

Death of David Livingstone (1813-1873). Engraving. Colored
David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. Death of Livingstone in the village of Chief Chitambo's, 1873. Engraving by Riov. The Illustrated World, 1882. Colored

Background imageChief Collection: Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija. Egypt

Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija. Egypt
Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija, chief of the domain. Papyrus. Third Intermediate Period. 21st Dynasty. 1075-946 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageChief Collection: Guide to the alterlife for Sesech. Egypt

Guide to the alterlife for Sesech. Egypt
Guide to the afterlife for Sesech, chief of the domain. Papyrus. New Kingdom. 20th Dynasty. 1190-1075 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageChief Collection: Stela with Oscan inscription. 300-100 BC

Stela with Oscan inscription. 300-100 BC
Stela with Oscan inscription. Fragment located in the inner arch of Nola Gate. Pompeii, Italy. The inscription say: Vibius Popidius

Background imageChief Collection: MIAJA MENANT, Jose (1878-1958). Spanish military

MIAJA MENANT, Jose (1878-1958). Spanish military man, commander-in-chief of the Republican army during the Civil War. Caricature. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Background imageChief Collection: Tony Benn, Joe Gormley and Sir Derek Ezra

Tony Benn, Joe Gormley and Sir Derek Ezra
Tony Benn, Energy Secretary in the Labour Government, at a news conference in London. On the left is Joe Gormley, president of the National Union of Mineworkers, and on the right is Sir Derek Ezra

Background imageChief Collection: Robert Baden-Powell (1857 - 1941), British Army officer, writer

Robert Baden-Powell (1857 - 1941), British Army officer, writer, founder and first Chief Scout of the world-wide Scout Movement

Background imageChief Collection: Rupert Murdoch, media magnate

Rupert Murdoch, media magnate
Rupert Murdoch (Keith Rupert Murdoch, b 1931), Australian-born American media magnate and the founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of News Corporation. Date: 1981

Background imageChief Collection: Burial of an Old British Chief

Burial of an Old British Chief
The ceremonial burial of the chief of a British tribe, his body carried on a bier, accompanied by Warriors and Druids. Date: circa 4th century AD

Background imageChief Collection: Princess Viktoria Luise Prussia Iln Import 21

Princess Viktoria Luise Prussia Iln Import 21
princess, viktoria, luise, prussia, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, 1909, 1910, 1892, 1980, only, daughter, kaiser, wilhelm, ii, pictured, chief, 2nd, guards, hussars, regiment, appointed, death, head

Background imageChief Collection: Lady Grant, nee Miss Margaret Cochran, in costume for the play Polly at the Savoy Theatre, London

Lady Grant, nee Miss Margaret Cochran, in costume for the play Polly at the Savoy Theatre, London, 1923. Lady Grant was the wife of Sir Alfred Hamilton Grant

Background imageChief Collection: American Indians. Salute to a dead chief in the far North We

American Indians. Salute to a dead chief in the far North We
North America Indians in passing a burial place never omit to pay respect to the memory of a Chief who has gone to the happy hunting ground

Background imageChief Collection: William Edward Forster

William Edward Forster (1819 - 1886), Liberal MP for Bradford and Chief Secretary for Ireland

Background imageChief Collection: GENERAL-IN-CHIEF

GENERAL-IN-CHIEF
Jules Henri Marius Bergeret, general in chief : he will survive the Commune and die in New York in 1905. Date: March-May 1871

Background imageChief Collection: MARIE-FRANCOIS GORON French police chief, whose memoirs provide valuable documentation

MARIE-FRANCOIS GORON French police chief, whose memoirs provide valuable documentation. Date: 1847 - 1933

Background imageChief Collection: BRAMWELL BOOTH'S FUNERAL

BRAMWELL BOOTH'S FUNERAL
The funeral of Bramwell Booth (1856 - 1929), son of General William Booth, who founded the Salvation Army. Bramwell Booth was chief of staff from 1880 and General from 1912 - 1929. Date: 1929

Background imageChief Collection: A bird's eye view of an English country town - Tunbridge Wells

A bird's eye view of an English country town - Tunbridge Wells, Kent - the prominent white building is probably the town's chief coaching inn and hostelry. Date: 1719

Background imageChief Collection: RACIAL/NEW ZEALAND/DEATH

RACIAL/NEW ZEALAND/DEATH
Maori chief Upokia, sitting in state after his death, surrounded by the heads of his enemies Date: circa 1850

Background imageChief Collection: Menelik Honours Makonnen Events Africa Ethiopia

Menelik Honours Makonnen Events Africa Ethiopia
menelik, honours, makonnen, events, africa, ethiopia, 1906, negus, pays, funeral, chief, general, ras, honour, dead, history, historical, 10075749

Background imageChief Collection: BLACKBIRD'S BURIAL

BLACKBIRD'S BURIAL
Omaha chief Blackbird asks to be buried, with his favourite war-horse, on top of a bluff overlooking the Missouri river Date: circa 1860

Background imageChief Collection: ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE

ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

Background imageChief Collection: KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)

KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

Background imageChief Collection: DRINKING ASHES OF DEAD

DRINKING ASHES OF DEAD
Venezuelans drink the ashes of a dead cacique (chief) after his body has been cremated (so that they may absorb his strength and wisdom) Date: 1737

Background imageChief Collection: DEATH, VENEZUELA CACIQUE

DEATH, VENEZUELA CACIQUE
Venezuelans drink the ashes of a dead cacique (chief) after his body has been cremated (so that they may absorb his strength and wisdom) Date: 1737

Background imageChief Collection: FLORIDA CHIEF DIES

FLORIDA CHIEF DIES
A Florida tribe mourns its dead chief, whose body is ritually burned Date: 1721

Background imageChief Collection: AMERICA/KING PHILIPS WAR

AMERICA/KING PHILIPS WAR
Death of Metacomet (King Philip) Chief of the Wampanoag Indians during King Philip's War 1675-1676 Date: 1676

Background imageChief Collection: IRETABE Native American Indian chief of the Mohave (Mojave) tribe. Date: 1905

IRETABE Native American Indian chief of the Mohave (Mojave) tribe. Date: 1905

Background imageChief Collection: LITTLE CROW Famous fighting chief. Date: 1905

LITTLE CROW Famous fighting chief. Date: 1905

Background imageChief Collection: Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, marries Roxana

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, marries Roxana
Alexander the Great, King Alexander III of Macedon, weds Roxana, daughter of Oxyartes, a Bactrian chief whom he had defeated but now made an ally, 327 BC

Background imageChief Collection: New Zealand Maori Chief and native magistrate, Te Wheora. Date: 1864

New Zealand Maori Chief and native magistrate, Te Wheora. Date: 1864



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