Governor Collection (page 4)

Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India: Sir William Denison, Governor of Madras, planting the first tree in a new plantation, 1862. 'Mr

Work Inspection of the Vladivostok Commercial Port by the Maritime Governor-General..., 1917. Creator: Unknown
Work Inspection of the Vladivostok Commercial Port by the Maritime Governor-General, N.L. Gondatti, February 16, 1917, 1917. From Vladivostokskii port. Raboty 1916 goda (Vladivostok Port)

Statue of Sir W. Stevenson, late Governor of the Mauritius, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Sir W. Stevenson, late Governor of the Mauritius, 1864. 'The model has just been completed, at Rome, of a statue about to be erected in bronze, at Port Louis

Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train at Wellington Station, 1864. 'This is the only considerable railway undertaking begun in South Africa

Irkutsk House of the Governor General, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk House of the Governor General, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk City House of the Governor General, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk City House of the Governor General, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk House of the Governor General, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk House of the Governor General, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk House of the Governor General, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk House of the Governor General, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

L.K. Telyakovsky - Governor-General of Yenisei province with his family and guests at...1890. Creator: Unknown
L.K. Telyakovsky - Governor-General of Yenisei province with his family and guests at a dacha in the vicinity of Krasnoyarsk, 1890

Gov. George Parks in camp, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Gov. George Parks in camp, 1915.

Samuel of Ugglas (1750-1812), count, governor, president of the chamber... c1780. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Samuel af Ugglas (1750-1812), count, governor, president of the chamber collegium, one of the lords of the realm, c1780

Pehr Erik Skjöldebrand (1769-1826), baron, consul, governor, director general of customs... 1812
Pehr Erik Skjoldebrand (1769-1826), baron, consul, governor, director general of customs, governor of Gripsholm, married to 1. Catharina Charlotta Bagh, 2. Ulrika Magdalena Levin, 1812

Van Huteren, Governor of Batavia, 1674. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Van Huteren, Governor of Batavia, 1674

Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd. Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900
Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. British Army officer who served in India, Burma and South Africa; Governor of Gibraltar. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Otto van Rees, Governor-general, after 1884-c.1899. Creator: Unknown
Otto van Rees, Governor-general, after 1884-c.1899. Van Rees (1823-1892) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1884-1888

Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865. Creator: Unknown
Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865

Turning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Turning the First Turf of the Ceylon Railway, 1858. Engraving from a photographs by Mr. Parting, of a ceremony performed...by his Excellency Sir Henry Ward, the Governor of the Island

Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, [Canada], 1858....a demonstration...in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday...[one of] the many proofs of the loyalty of our

Johan Magnus af Nordin (1746-1823), governor, baron, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Johan Magnus af Nordin (1746-1823), governor, baron, late 18th-early 19th century

Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876....exhibition of practice with the powerful batteries of artillery mounted at Fort St

The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels via the Mediterranean on his return from a royal visit to India

The American Centennial Festival Exhibition at Philadelphia: the Hon. J. R. Hawley...1876. Creator: Unknown
The American Centennial Festival Exhibition at Philadelphia: the Hon. J. R. Hawley, President of the Commission, 1876. Major-General in the US army: He practised as a lawyer

The Armoury, Governor's Palace, Malta: the Ancient Palace of the Knights of Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Armoury, Governor's Palace, Malta: the Ancient Palace of the Knights of Malta, 1876. The ancient Palace of the Grand Masters of the Order of St

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England via the Mediterranean....at ten in the forenoon...the [Royal Navy warship] Serapis

Return of the Prince of Wales from India: the Governor of Bombay...on board the Serapis...1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales from India: the Governor of Bombay taking leave on board the Serapis, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England

The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], - from a drawing by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. His Royal Highness [future King Edward VII] reached the harbour of St

Sir John Bowring, Governor of Hong-Kong - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sir John Bowring, Governor of Hong-Kong - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. In the latter part of 1853 he was promoted to the post of Superintendent of Trade in China

"Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885.", 1885. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
"Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885.", 1885

Johan Adam von Gertten (1767-1835), late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Alexander Lauréus
Johan Adam von Gertten (1767-1835), colonel, governor of Stromsholm castle, landscape painter, late 18th-early 19th century

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese chiefs to the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The Governor (the Right Hon. W. H)

The Royal Visit to India: Scindia proposing the health of the Prince of Wales at Gwalior...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: Scindia proposing the health of the Prince of Wales at Gwalior, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Gustaf Jakob Edelstam (1831-1892), Doctor of law, Governor of Kalmar... c1870s. Creator: Edvard Perseus
Gustaf Jakob Edelstam (1831-1892), Doctor of law, Governor of Kalmar county, Court of appeals assessor, married to Eva Carolina Gustava von Post, c1870s

Christmas-Day Service in Calcutta Cathedral, attended by the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Christmas-Day Service in Calcutta Cathedral, attended by the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory, Governor of Ceylon, in the Hall of the Old Kandyan Kings, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII on a royal visit to India

Conquest of German East Africa; Retreat of the enemy: the procession of the German.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; Retreat of the enemy: the procession of the German governor, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; Arrival of the allies to the Holy City, December 11, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; Arrival of the allies to the Holy City, December 11, 1917; Led by, the English General Borton, new governor of the city, followed by his two aides-de-camp; behind them

Mauritz Posse of Säby, 1632-1702, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Mauritz Posse of Saby, 1632-1702, c17th century

The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India... 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1876. The future King Edward VII bestows a decoration on an Indian ruler

Costumes de Différents Pays, Alcatÿ ou Negre Gouverneur des Environs de Gorée, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Alcaty ou Negre Gouverneur des Environs de Goree, c1797

Hans von Fersen, 1625-1683, baron, lieutenant general, governor, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hans von Fersen, 1625-1683, baron, lieutenant general, governor, married to 1. Catharina Elisabet Burth, 2. baroness Anna Magdalena von Tiesenhausen, c17th century

Nils Esbjörnsson Reuterholm, 1676-1756, married to Hedvig Sofia von Leopold, 1780. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Nils Esbjornsson Reuterholm, 1676-1756, married to Hedvig Sofia von Leopold, 1780

Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, 1807. Creator: Henry Meyer
Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, 1807

Civil and military officials returning from duty; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Civil and military officials returning from duty; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet Singh of Cashmere... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet [sic] Singh of Cashmere and His Excellency Lord Canning - from a sketch by Mr. Simpson, 1860

Cornelis Pijnacker Hordijk (1847-1908). Gouverneur-generaal (1888-93), 1895

A Japanese Governor; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Japanese Governor; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

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"Governor: A Legacy of Leadership and Influence" From Gen C Gordon to Col Lith, the title has been associated with power and authority throughout history. Just like the steam engine requires a governor to regulate its speed, so does a region need a leader to steer it towards progress. In Kolkata, The Belvedere stands tall as the residence of the Governor of Bengal, symbolizing their importance in British India. It was here that Ras Makonnen mourned The Death of General Gordon in Khartoum on that fateful day in 1885. Even beyond India's borders, governors left their mark. In East Bengal's Barisal, Sir Donald Cameron governed Tanganyika with wisdom and diplomacy. And Lord Dufferin served as the 8th Viceroy of India, leaving an indelible imprint on British rule. But governors were not limited to colonial times alone; they spanned centuries. Pedro de Alvarado, the Spanish conquistador known for his conquests in Central America during the 16th century, held this prestigious title. The influence extended even further when showcased through art and culture. A British Empire Marketing Board poster depicted Takoradi Harbour under Governorship—a testament to how these leaders shaped trade and commerce across vast territories. Sports too felt their impact as seen in Delhi's Polo Team from 1916—an embodiment of grace and elegance under gubernatorial patronage. And let us not forget Violet Bonham-Carter, whose involvement during World War I exemplified how governors' families contributed to society at large. Throughout history, governors have played pivotal roles—shaping nations both politically and culturally. Their legacies endure through grand residences like The Belvedere or tales passed down about courageous figures such as General Gordon or Sir Donald Cameron.