Governors Collection (page 2)

The Hall, Blue Coat School, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London
3740387 The Hall, Blue Coat School, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London, engraved by J. Hill, 1808 (aquatint) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving)
1041505 The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School)

Mamelukes Exercising in the Square of Mourad Beys Palace
STC83493 Mamelukes Exercising in the Square of Mourad Beys Palace, plate 35 from Views in Egypt, engraved by Thomas Milton (1743-1827) pub

The Old Lenten Custom of "Supping in Public"at Christs Hospital, saluting the Lord Mayor (litho)
1598614 The Old Lenten Custom of " Supping in Public" at Christs Hospital, saluting the Lord Mayor (litho) by Cleaver

Sir Henry Vane (engraving)
964845 Sir Henry Vane (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Vane. English politician, statesman)

The Governors Residence, Bermuda
circa 1910s

Bursa, Turkey - Governors Palace. Date: circa 1910

Governors of the nursing home

Satirical drawing of the governors in Spain. (Zambea de gitanos), published in La Carcajada No. 2, Barcelona 25 January 1872

Government House on Broadway facing Bowling Green, New York City, United States of America. The Georgian style house, built in 1790, was to have been George Washingtons home

Brigham Young, 1801 - 1877. American religious leader, politician, settler and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Governors Guild St Luke Haarlem 1675 Group portrait
The Governors of the Guild of St Luke, Haarlem, 1675, Group portrait of the rulers of the Saint Luke Guild in Haarlem, 1675

Maria Hungary Regent Netherlands Round portrait
Maria of Hungary, Regent of the Netherlands, Round portrait of Maria of Hungary (1505-58), governor of the Netherlands. Bust to the right

Portrait Walter Senserff Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Walter Senserff, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1731, Portrait of Walter Senserff (1685-1752), chosen in 1731. Bust in oval to right

Portrait Gerard van Bergen Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Gerard van Bergen, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1653, Portrait of Gerard van Bergen (born 1663), chosen in 1653. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Johan de Vries Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Johan de Vries, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1667, Portrait of Johan de Vries (1607-77), chosen in 1667. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Adriaen Besemer Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Adriaen Besemer, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1642, chosen in 1642. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Adriaan du Bois Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Adriaan du Bois, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1742, Portrait of Adriaan du Bois (1713-74), chosen in 1742

Portrait Willem van Hogendorp Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Willem van Hogendorp, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1692, Portrait of Willem van Hogendorp (1656 / 57-1733), chosen in 1692

Portrait Dominicus Rosmale Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Dominicus Rosmale, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1677, Portrait of Dominicus Rosmale [Roosmale], chosen in 1677. Bust in oval to right

Portrait Johan Kieviet Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Johan Kieviet, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1664, Portrait of Johan Kieviet [Kievit] (born 1692), chosen in 1664. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Hendrik Nobel Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Hendrik Nobel, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1625, Portrait of Hendrik Nobel (1568-1649), chosen in 1625. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Joost van Coulster Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Joost van Coulster, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1630, Portrait of Joost van Coulster (gest. 1649), chosen in 1630. Bust in oval to right

Portrait Hugo du Bois Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Hugo du Bois, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1734, chosen in 1734. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Jacob Dane Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Jacob Dane, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1689, Portrait of Jacob Dane (c. 1638-99), chosen in 1689. Bust in oval, slightly to the right

Portrait Cornelis de Koningh Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Cornelis de Koningh, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1649, Portrait of Cornelis de Koningh (Cornelis Coninck), chosen in 1649

Portrait Cornelis Matelieff Younger Director
Portrait of Cornelis Matelieff the Younger, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1602, Portrait of Cornelis Matelieff the Younger (1570-1632), chosen in 1602

Portrait Jan van der Burgh Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Jan van der Burgh, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1649, chosen in 1649. Bust in oval to right

Portrait Pieter Sonmans Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Pieter Sonmans, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1631, Portrait of Pieter Sonmans (1588-1660), chosen in 1631. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Claes Maertensz Thoveling Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Claes Maertensz Thoveling, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1619, chosen in 1619. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Cornelis Jansz Hartigsvelt Director
Portrait of Cornelis Jansz Hartigsvelt, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1639, Portrait of Cornelis Jansz Hartigsvelt (before 1586-1641), chosen in 1639

Portrait Ewoud Pietersz van der Horst Director
Portrait of Ewoud Pietersz van der Horst, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1618, Portrait of Ewoud Pietersz van der Horst (born before 1624), chosen in 1618

Portrait Cornelis van Couwenhove Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Cornelis van Couwenhove, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1667, chosen in 1667. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Cornelis van den Bergh Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Cornelis van den Bergh, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1659, chosen in 1659. Bust in oval to right

Portrait Johan van der Veecque Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Johan van der Veecque, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1602, chosen in 1602. Bust in oval to the right

Portrait Willem Hartigsvelt Director Rotterdam Chamber
Portrait of Willem Hartigsvelt, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1657, Portrait of Willem Hartigsvelt (gest. 1664), chosen in 1657

Portrait Antoine Perrenot Cardinal de Granvelle
Portrait of Antoine Perrenot, Cardinal de Granvelle, Minister to Charles V and Philip II, Portrait of Antoine Perrenot (1517-86), Cardinal of Granvelle, Minister of Charles V and Philips II

The Governors Palace, Khartoum, Sudan. Possibly The Scene Of Major-General Charles George Gordons Death During The Siege Of Khartoum

Fiskenaes From The Governors House From Arctic Explorations In The Years 1853, 54, 55 By American Explorer Doctor Elisha Kent Kane 1820 To 1857 Volume 1 Published In Philadelphia By Childs And

The Governors Palace, Uxmal, Mexico In The 19th Century Before Its Restoration. From Am

Second Defenestration of Prague, 1618. Engraving coloration

Governors Cottage, Gibraltar, with The Rock above. Date: circa 1910

The Duchess of Windsor in the Bahamas
The Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) in the Bahamas in c. 1940. The Duke was stationed there as governor during the Second World War. Date: c. 1940

Nelsons Monument and the Governors House on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hamiltons Obelisk and Governors House on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Manisa, Turkey - Governors Palace
Manisa (Magnesie du Sipyle), Turkey - Governors Palace. The structure still survives in simple form, but has been completely absorded into a modern city street. Date: circa 1920s

Shimla, India - Barnes Court Lieutnenant Governors Headquarters. Shimla, originally called Simla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh

Moosomin Gaol and Governors House, Saskatchewan, Canada. Moosomin was founded in 1882 and is named after Chief Moosomin, who became well known for leading his band into treaty status

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Governors play a crucial role in the governance and administration of various regions, ensuring smooth functioning and maintaining law and order. With their automatic speed regulator-like approach, they navigate through challenges with precision and efficiency. From Taat Tepe in Philippopolis, Bulgaria to The Main Guard of the Palace in Valetta, Malta, they have left an indelible mark on historical landmarks worldwide. Just like the pillar with Greek inscription found in Turkey's Ephesus city, these leaders stand tall as pillars of strength for their communities. The influence extends beyond geographical boundaries. They have governed West African colonies with wisdom and foresight, shaping nations' destinies. Even events like the Second Defenestration of Prague bear witness to their impact throughout history. Not limited to just political figures they can also be seen making waves in other realms. Take The Duchess of Windsor's presence in the Bahamas; her elegance mirrored the grace with which she fulfilled her duties as governor. Governor's Island in New York serves as a postcard-perfect reminder that these individuals are at the helm of progress across diverse landscapes. Similarly, Governors Harbour in Grand Cayman showcases how they foster development while preserving natural beauty. Historical portraits immortalize remarkable personalities such as Admiral Arthur Phillip or Juan Domingo de Zuniga y Fonseca - Count of Monterey - who served as governors during critical periods. Their likenesses carved from marble symbolize enduring leadership qualities etched into history itself. Maximilan II Emanuel stands out among them all - Elector of Bavaria turned Governor of Spanish Netherlands - his marble statue exudes power and authority that defined his reign. In essence, whether regulating speeds or governing territories near or far-flung places around the world, governors shape societies by steering them towards progress while upholding values that transcend time itself.