Elected Collection (page 5)

John Ellis, elected Lord Mayor of London, wearing the apron of a Freemason and dancing with a turtle. Turtle soup is a traditional dish at the Lord Mayors annual banquet

John Bright (1811-1889) British radical orator and statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire of Quaker parents. First elected as a Member of Parliament in 1843

George Joachim Goschen (1831-1907), lst Viscount Goschen, English businessman and statesman born in London. Appointed a director of the Bank of England in 1856

William Henry Smith (1825-1891), son of William Henry Smith (1792-1865), English businessman and politician. He joined his fathers newsagent business in 1846 and introduced the selling of books

Hugh Capet (c938-996) elected king of France in 987 after the death of Louis V. Founder of Capetian dynasty which lasted until 1328. Copperplate engraving, 1793

John George Lambton, lst Earl of Durham (1792-1840) English statesman and colonial administrator.. Elected to Parliament (1813-1832) as Whig (Liberal)

William Henry Smith (1825-1891), son of William Henry Smith (1792-1865), English businessman and politician. He joined his fathers newsagent business in 1846 and introduced the selling of books

John Robert Clynes (1869-1949) born in Oldham, Lancashire. British trade union organiser and one of the original members of the British Labour (socialist) Party. Chairman of the party 1921-1922

Experiences Of A Marine Subaltern On Joining His Ship, When, Upon A Show Of Hands Being Made, I Was Unanimously Elected Mess President, My Pride Was Unbounded, Engraving 1890

The Newly Elected Royal Academicians: Sir J. W. Gordon, Mr. Redgrave, Mr. Creswick
The Newly Elected Royal Academicians: Sir J.W. Gordon, Mr. Redgrave, Mr. Creswick, 1851 Engraving

The New Speaker of the House of Commons, the Right Hon. John Evelyn Denison: Elected April 30, 1857
THE NEW SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, THE RIGHT HON. JOHN EVELYN DENISON: ELECTED APRIL 30, 1857. British statesman. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Abram Hewitt, US industrialist
Abram Stevens Hewitt (1822-1903), US industrialist and politician. Hewitt studied at Columbia College in New York, before becoming a lawyer

VAN HALEN, Francisco de Paula (1810-1887). Wamba elected king by his army. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. St. Fernando Royal Academy Museum

MADRAZO, Federico (1815-1894). Godfrey of Bouillon

Roman Tribune
A Roman TRIBUNE OF THE PEOPLE, elected as representative of the general populace Date: circa 200 BC

The Last Parliament of Ireland Elected A. D. 1790--College Gr
The Last Parliament of Ireland Elected A.D. 1790--College Green, Dublin. Date c1874

Female Mason - 3
Sister Truth-Mercy (born Paris 1861) initiated to the Friends of French Honour, elected as their Sovereign Inspectress. Date: 1891

Henryk Travels
Henri duc d Anjou, later Henri III of France, is elected Henryk king of Poland : he is so reluctant, the journey from Paris to Krakow takes him five months. He reigns only 1 year. Date: May 1573

Stanislaw Leszczynski
STANISLAW I LESZCZYNSKI elected 1704 but deposed 1709 not by his own people but by interference from Austria and Russia : instead, he became ruler of Lorraine. Date: 1677 - 1766

Boehm, Sculptor
JOSEPH EDGAR BOEHM Austrian-English sculptor, newly elected an Associate of the Royal Academy. Date: 1834 - 1890

Capri Fruit Queen
The beautiful Miss Rosa Manelli has been elected the Queen of Oranges and Lemons on the equally beautiful island of Capri, Mediterranean, Italy. Date: 17 July 1933

Tory Budget 1979
Sir Geoffrey Howe with his Budget Box, when he was the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the then newly elected Conservative government. Date: 1979

Initiation of the Knight of the East or the Sword
The elected is paraded in a curiously decorated room before the President, chained and dressed as Zorobabel. Date: 1890s

Tomas Masaryk, Czech President, arriving in Prague
Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937), Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak politician, founder and first President of Czechoslovakia

Before and After the Election
Before the election, the Candidate is begging the voter on his knees for his vote. Following the election, it is the voter who is on his knees, petitioning his (now) Member of Parliament

Working Class Mp- Satire
ELEVATION (Wife of newly-elected Working-man MP): " Ow D e Do, Mrs Fuzbush? Though I ham a Lady, won t change my manners Date: 1886

Germany / 1356 / Golden Bull
In a diet at Metz, Holy Roman Emperor Karl IV publishes his Golden Bull, regulating the procedure by which the kings of the Romans are elected Date: 12 December 1356

Hull Poor Law Guardians
A Board of Guardians was elected annually by the ratepayers of Hull, Yorkshire, to administer poor relief in the city. This group portrait of the 1912 Board - all men - was taken in front of the main

Henri-Louis Tolain / Gill
Henri-Louis Tolain (1828-1897) French politician, elected deputy from the Seine district, later Senator

Repeal Meeting at Tara, Ireland
Repeal Meeting at Tara Hill. Crowds gather to hear Mr O Connell make a speech. Tara Hill marks the spot where Irish royalty had traditionally been elected

Crown Prince Olav of Norway (1903-1991), later King Olav V of Norway, son of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and grandson of King Edward VII

Sir Hamo Thornycroft, 1881
Engraved portrait of Sir Hamo Thornycroft (1850-1925), the English sculptor, pictured in 1881 when he had just been elected Associate of the Royal Academy

Alice Martha Bacon, Baroness Bacon (1909-1993) English politician, elected as MP for Leeds SE in the 1945 election. Here at 10 Downing Street to meet Harold Wilson on 19th October 1964

August III Elected - 1
August III, who is also Friedrich August II, elector von Sachsen, is elected king of Poland at Wola, near Warsaw

Hugues Capet Elected
Hugues Capet is elected and crowned king of France : but he will rule only a small territory in the Ile-de- France, and even that he will have to defend against rivals

Heinrich II at Verdun
The newly-elected Holy Roman emperor receives an ecclesiastical blessing at the cloister of saint Vitus, to whom Germans have a special devotion

Consul for Life
Napoleon is elected consul for life by a popular vote

Hugues Capet and Rival
Adalbert, qui t a fait comte? Hugues, qui t a fait roi ? - the famous exchange between Hugues Capet, elected king of France, and the defiant A. de Perigord

Charles Bradlaugh MP at the Bar of the House of Commons, 188
Engraving showing Charles Bradlaugh MP (1833-1891) at the bar of the House of Commons in 1880. Bradlaugh was a social reformer, elected as MP for Northampton in 1880

Edinburgh University Undergraduates Battle for the Quadran
Photograph showing the traditional battle fought by Edinburgh University Undergraduates for possession of the Quadrangle steps after the election of a new Lord Rector of the University

The Arrest of Charles Bradlaugh MP, in the House of Commons
Engraving showing the arrest of Charles Bradlaugh MP (1833-1891) in the House of Commons in 1880. Bradlaugh was a social reformer, elected as MP for Northampton in 1880

W. E. Gladstone, (1809-1898)
Engraving of William Ewart Gladstone, the English Liberal statesman, as a young man. This portrait probably dates from the 1830s when Gladstone was elected by the constituents of Newark as a

The Municipal Corporations Jubilee Banquet at the Freemason
Banquet held in 1885 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Municipal Corporations Act of 1835. The Act, following on from the Reform Act of 1832 enabled 148 listed boroughs to establish a Town

Napoleon Reviews Troops
Napoleon Bonaparte, freshly elected president, reviews his troops in the place de la Concorde, Paris

Napoleon III Drives
Napoleon Bonaparte, elected president by a landslide, drives to the Elysee palace where he will mature his plans to restore the Empire

Representatives Named
With Napoleon Bonaparte elected as president, the names of other representatives are announced

Napoleon Elected
Presidential elections - the ballot-boxes are taken to the Hotel de Ville, Paris, to be counted. Louis Napoleon will be the outright winner

Napoleon at Assemblee
Napoleon Bonaparte, freshly elected president, makes his formal entry into the Assemblee Nationale

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"Elected: A Glimpse into the Lives of Influential Figures" Winston Churchill, a legendary statesman, strides confidently as he enters No 10 Downing St, ready to lead his nation through turbulent times. Alaric I, a renowned Visigothic king, ascends to power with determination and ambition, shaping the fate of an empire. In a heartwarming moment captured by David Wright's brush strokes, Winston Churchill shares a tender embrace with his son Randolph, showcasing the human side of this iconic leader. Margaret Wintringham campaigns tirelessly for her election bid, breaking barriers as one of the pioneering women in British politics and paving the way for future generations. The regency session on September 16th, 1715 unveils political intrigue and power struggles that would shape history's course forever. Susan Lawrence stands tall as a beacon of socialism within British Labour politics during an era when progressive ideas were gaining momentum across society. Lionel Nathan Rothschild's ascent to prominence symbolizes not only personal success but also highlights the influence wielded by powerful families in shaping political landscapes. The burial ceremony of President Erbert serves as a poignant reminder of democracy's fragility and its ability to unite nations even in times of grief and loss. Lord Salisbury's stables stand as testament to aristocratic privilege intertwined with political power – where horses are cared for while decisions that impact nations are made behind closed doors. Through thought-provoking cartoons like "A Problem in Resuscitation" during WW1, artists shed light on complex issues surrounding leadership choices amidst global conflict – reminding us that elections have far-reaching consequences beyond mere ballots casted. Shapurji Saklatvala emerges from obscurity as a British Communist politician who challenges societal norms and advocates for radical change - proving that elected officials can be catalysts for transformation.