Great Grandfather Collection

Great-grandfather, grandfather, grandson and great-grandchildren, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
Great-grandfather, grandfather, grandson and great-grandchildren, 1909. This image is from Tipy kazakov: Sibirskie kazaki na sluzhbe i doma (Types of Cossacks: Siberian Cossacks on duty and at home)

King Louis XIV or France advising his great-grandson, who would succeed him as King Louis XV
3622116 King Louis XIV or France advising his great-grandson, who would succeed him as King Louis XV, not to love to build and to make war as much as he did (colour litho) by Beuzon

Great-Grand-Fathers Tale of the Revolution - A Portrait of Reverend Zachariah Greene, 1852

The past, the present and the future of Belgium, 1905. Souvenir postcard issued in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Belgiums independence

The Pillar of Eliseg, aka Elises Pillar or Croes Elisedd, near Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire, Wales, seen here in the 19th century

weapon Verheye Jacob Verheye great-grandfather
The weapon Verheye, The weapon Verheye. Perhaps made for Jacob Verheye, the great-grandfather of Jacob Verheye of Citters. Part of a series of weapons belonging to the donation Jonkheer J

Portrait Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum 1774-1850
Portrait of Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850), Portrait of Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850). Great-grandfather of A.C.A.J

Portrait Charles de Bringues 1630 1676 commander
Portrait of probably Charles de Bringues (circa 1630 - after 1676), commander of Zwartsluis, portrait painting visual material wood oil

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Great-Grandfathers' Wisdom: A Timeless Legacy of Love, War, and Leadership (1909) Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev's depiction of King Louis XIV advising his great-grandson, who would succeed him as King Louis XV, highlights the importance of learning from the past. The French monarch's love for building and warfare led him to neglect other aspects of governance, a lesson his great-grandson was encouraged to heed. In contrast, Reverend Zachariah Greene's tale, as portrayed in The Great-Grandfather's Tale of the Revolution (1852), illustrates the power of perseverance and faith in the face of adversity. The past, present, and future of Belgium are intricately connected, as depicted in this 1905 illustration of The Pillar of Eliseg in Wales. Erected by Cyngen ap Cadell, king of Powys, in honor of his great-grandfather Elisedd ap Gwylog, this ancient monument stands as a testament to the enduring bond between generations. Throughout history, great-grandfathers have passed down not only their heritage but also their wisdom and values. From the weapon-maker Verheye Jacob Verheye (no date provided) to the commanders Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850) and Charles de Bringues (1630-1676), the legacies of our ancestors continue to shape our world. As we reflect on the past, let us honor the wisdom of our great-grandfathers and strive to create a brighter future for generations to come.