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"Nobles: A Glimpse into Europe's Illustrious Past" Step back in time and explore the world of nobles, as we embark on a captivating journey through history

Background imageNobles Collection: Battle of Tewkesbury

Battle of Tewkesbury
Nobles of the Houses of York and Lancaster battle at Tewkesbury

Background imageNobles Collection: Map / Europe / France C1000

Map / Europe / France C1000
France in feudal times, with the country allotted to various nobles who bore more or less allegiance to the king, whose acquisitions are shown in map lower left

Background imageNobles Collection: Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel)

Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel)
7305789 Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel) by Scrots, Guillaume (fl.1537-53) (follower of); 38x31 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Background imageNobles Collection: Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233419 Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, England)

Background imageNobles Collection: Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c. 1638, overpainted c. 1645 (oil on canvas)

Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c. 1638, overpainted c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
1764008 Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c.1638, overpainted c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Hayls, John (fl.1651-76); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Elizabeth Wray)

Background imageNobles Collection: Knights at Crecy Battle

Knights at Crecy Battle
After the battle of Crecy, the English knights pursue the French off the field of battle and take many nobles prisoner, who are afterwards obliged to pay ransom

Background imageNobles Collection: Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras

Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c
XIR205466 Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c.1685 (oil on canvas) by Meulen

Background imageNobles Collection: French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)

French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)
7236918 French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French noble in formal clothes, 1808)

Background imageNobles Collection: Milton Abbey, Dorsetshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Milton Abbey, Dorsetshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233414 Milton Abbey, Dorsetshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milton Abbey, Dorsetshire, England)

Background imageNobles Collection: Lord Ninian Stuart (with cigarette) at the football match between Cardiff City

Lord Ninian Stuart (with cigarette) at the football match between Cardiff City and Swansea 23rd November 1908

Background imageNobles Collection: Ahnengalerie / Ancestral Gallery (colour litho)

Ahnengalerie / Ancestral Gallery (colour litho)
8666146 Ahnengalerie / Ancestral Gallery (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ahnengalerie)

Background imageNobles Collection: Baroness Marie Alexandrine 'Mary' von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)

Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)
8684567 Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageNobles Collection: Edward Fiennes de Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln (1512-1585), c.1575 (oil on panel)

Edward Fiennes de Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln (1512-1585), c.1575 (oil on panel)
7337960 Edward Fiennes de Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln (1512-1585), c.1575 (oil on panel) by British School, (16th century); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNobles Collection: Fashion, eer older Spanish costume, after a painting by Titian 1533, and eer feer Spanier 1550

Fashion, eer older Spanish costume, after a painting by Titian 1533, and eer feer Spanier 1550
7278109 Fashion, eer older Spanish costume, after a painting by Titian 1533, and eer feer Spanier 1550; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion, eer older Spanish costume)

Background imageNobles Collection: Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo

Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy
8683537 Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy by Colonna, Angelo Michele (1604-1687); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

Background imageNobles Collection: Princess Alexandrine of Prussia as a baby, NPG 5219

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia as a baby, NPG 5219
945979 Princess Alexandrine of Prussia as a baby, NPG 5219 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, Cecilienhilfe

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, Cecilienhilfe
945976 Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, Cecilienhilfe by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Empress Auguste Viktoria reading, NPG

Empress Auguste Viktoria reading, NPG
945851 Empress Auguste Viktoria reading, NPG by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: The Emperor with entourage on the Hohenzollern, RPH

The Emperor with entourage on the Hohenzollern, RPH
945829 The Emperor with entourage on the Hohenzollern, RPH by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: The two oldest sons of the Crown Prince, PH

The two oldest sons of the Crown Prince, PH
945786 The two oldest sons of the Crown Prince, PH by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Auguste Viktoria of Prussia with Prince Joachim

Auguste Viktoria of Prussia with Prince Joachim
945773 Auguste Viktoria of Prussia with Prince Joachim; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG

Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG
945755 Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Prince August William of Prussia with wife

Prince August William of Prussia with wife
945733 Prince August William of Prussia with wife by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Kaiserpaar in the west, Wilhelm II, walk, NPG

Kaiserpaar in the west, Wilhelm II, walk, NPG
946624 Kaiserpaar in the west, Wilhelm II, walk, NPG by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Collage, Imperial Family, Couples and Children, Uniforms

Collage, Imperial Family, Couples and Children, Uniforms
945717 Collage, Imperial Family, Couples and Children, Uniforms by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Sohne d Crownprinces in the Tiergarten, Liersch 3344

Sohne d Crownprinces in the Tiergarten, Liersch 3344
946568 Sohne d Crownprinces in the Tiergarten, Liersch 3344 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia on a rock

Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia on a rock
945708 Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia on a rock by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Foto Herzog Carl Eduard, Sibylle, Kaiser Wilhelm II

Foto Herzog Carl Eduard, Sibylle, Kaiser Wilhelm II
946354 Foto Herzog Carl Eduard, Sibylle, Kaiser Wilhelm II by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: The four sons of the Crown Prince couple in the seaside resort of Sopot

The four sons of the Crown Prince couple in the seaside resort of Sopot
945697 The four sons of the Crown Prince couple in the seaside resort of Sopot by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Prince Eitel Friedrich, Duchess Sophie Charlotte

Prince Eitel Friedrich, Duchess Sophie Charlotte
946692 Prince Eitel Friedrich, Duchess Sophie Charlotte by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Prince William of Prussia, Hohenzollern, Liersch

Prince William of Prussia, Hohenzollern, Liersch
946666 Prince William of Prussia, Hohenzollern, Liersch by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Empress Auguste Viktoria, 1914, Call to Women

Empress Auguste Viktoria, 1914, Call to Women
946633 Empress Auguste Viktoria, 1914, Call to Women by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Emperor Wilhelm II, Empress Auguste Viktoria, grandson

Emperor Wilhelm II, Empress Auguste Viktoria, grandson
946625 Emperor Wilhelm II, Empress Auguste Viktoria, grandson by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Princess V. Luise, Ernst August zu Braunschweig

Princess V. Luise, Ernst August zu Braunschweig
945724 Princess V. Luise, Ernst August zu Braunschweig by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Prince Wilhelm's Morgenpromenade, Liersch 1914

Prince Wilhelm's Morgenpromenade, Liersch 1914
946592 Prince Wilhelm's Morgenpromenade, Liersch 1914 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Crown Prince August Wilhelm u Cecilie with Sons

Crown Prince August Wilhelm u Cecilie with Sons
945713 Crown Prince August Wilhelm u Cecilie with Sons by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh

Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh
946356 Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Prince and Princess August Wilhelm von P, Bulldog

Prince and Princess August Wilhelm von P, Bulldog
945707 Prince and Princess August Wilhelm von P, Bulldog by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Aunt Prinzesschen, Princess Luise of Prussia

Aunt Prinzesschen, Princess Luise of Prussia
946153 Aunt Prinzesschen, Princess Luise of Prussia by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: To the German Women, Empress Auguste Victoria

To the German Women, Empress Auguste Victoria
946127 To the German Women, Empress Auguste Victoria by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: William of Prussia, wife Cecile with child

William of Prussia, wife Cecile with child
946013 William of Prussia, wife Cecile with child by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Photo Munich, Die Konigsweihe 1910, People

Photo Munich, Die Konigsweihe 1910, People
945982 Photo Munich, Die Konigsweihe 1910, People by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNobles Collection: Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 - 4 May 1897) (photo)

Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 - 4 May 1897) (photo)
8684665 Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 - 4 May 1897) (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNobles Collection: Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 - 4 May 1897) (photo)

Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 - 4 May 1897) (photo)
8684662 Duchess Sophie Charlotte Augustine in Bavaria (23 February 1847 - 4 May 1897) (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNobles Collection: Duchess Helene in Bavaria (Helene Caroline Therese; 4 April 1834 - 16 May 1890) (photo)

Duchess Helene in Bavaria (Helene Caroline Therese; 4 April 1834 - 16 May 1890) (photo)
8684630 Duchess Helene in Bavaria (Helene Caroline Therese; 4 April 1834 - 16 May 1890) (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNobles Collection: Baroness Marie Alexandrine 'Mary' von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)

Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)
8684569 Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageNobles Collection: Baroness Marie Alexandrine 'Mary' von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)

Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)
8684566 Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageNobles Collection: Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 - 30 January 1889)

Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 - 30 January 1889), 1880 (photo)
8684553 Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 - 30 January 1889), 1880 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudolf)



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"Nobles: A Glimpse into Europe's Illustrious Past" Step back in time and explore the world of nobles, as we embark on a captivating journey through history. From the medieval battlefields to the opulent courts of France, these noble figures have left an indelible mark on European heritage. In 1000 AD, a map unfolds before our eyes, revealing the birthplace of nobility - Europe. Among its illustrious nations, France stands tall as a cradle for noble lineage. The Battle of Tewkesbury echoes through time, showcasing their valor and strategic prowess. Traveling northward to Cholmondeley Castle in England during 1880, an engraving captures the grandeur that once enveloped these ancestral homes. Milton Abbey in Dorsetshire transports us further into this era with its enchanting beauty frozen in an engraving from that same year. Nobility was not limited to castles alone; it extended beyond stone walls and reached even sporting events. Lord Ninian Stuart graces us with his presence at a football match between Cardiff City – proving that nobles embraced leisure activities too. Let us now turn our attention to knights clad in armor at Crecy Battle – their chivalry and bravery forever etched into history's annals. Moving forward to 1808, we encounter a lithograph depicting French nobility adorned in formal attire – elegance personified. The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe takes center stage outside Cotehele in 1924; captured by a black-and-white photograph from "100 Favourite Houses, " he epitomizes aristocratic charm amidst picturesque surroundings. But let us not forget those who wielded power beyond borders - John of Austria emerges as one such figure whose military might knew no bounds. Meanwhile, within the Monastery of San Juan de la Pena lies the Pantheon of Nobles, a sacred resting place for those who shaped Spain's destiny.