Othman Collection

Sultan Osman II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Sultan Osman II or Othman II (commonly known as Genc Osman, meaning Osman the Young) (1604-1622) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1618 until his death on 20 May 1622. Date: circa 1620

Mr Savigny and Mr Clark (engraving)
818794 Mr Savigny and Mr Clark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Savigny and Mr Clark, in the characters of Selm, and Othman)

Orkhan (c. 1288-c. 1362) son of Osman, Second Emperor of the Turks in the year 1326
STC206828 Orkhan (c.1288-c.1362) son of Osman, Second Emperor of the Turks in the year 1326, from an original picture in the seraglio (coloured engraving) by Bose

Osman I (1259-1326) founder of the Ottoman Empire in the year 1300
STC206827 Osman I (1259-1326) founder of the Ottoman Empire in the year 1300, from an original picture in the seraglio (coloured engraving) by Bose

Seals of Early Kalifs (engraving)
3654724 Seals of Early Kalifs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals of Early Kalifs)

The George Washington, One of the Worlds Greatest Bridges, Looking from New York City to the New Jersey Shore, c1930s. The George Washington Suspension Bridge over the River Hudson was designed by

Construction of one of the towers of the George Washington Bridge, New York, USA, late 1920s. A suspension bridge over the Hudson River connecting Manhattan and New Jersey

Sultan Osman I - leader of the Ottoman Turks
Osman I or Othman I or Osman Gazi (12581326) Ottoman Turkish Sultan Osman Ghazi, Turkish, nicknamed " Kara" (black) - leader of the Ottoman Turks

Scouts playing tug of war
Pulling Together. Native Scout visitors and boys of the 1st Khormaksar Troop in a tug of war at Sheik Othman, Aden. 1950s

Yemen - Sheikh Othman, Aden - " Where the Gardens are"

Sultan Osman III - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Osman III or Othman III (1699-1757) was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1754 to 1757. Date: circa 1755

Equestrian portrait of Sultan Osman II (1603-22) 1618 (gouache on paper)
XIR208695 Equestrian portrait of Sultan Osman II (1603-22) 1618 (gouache on paper) by Nakshi (fl.1618); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; Tunisian, out of copyright

Aden Patrol Training Course
Patrol Training Course held in Sheikh Othman, Aden in 1961. Attended by Arab, Indian, Somali, Jewish & British Scouters. 1961

Mr Mohamed Othman Shabel, building contractor for the South Arabian Boy Scout Headquarters, proudly displays his Thanks Badge in Aden, Yemen. circa 1966

Mr F. Morgan with Aden Scouts
Mr F. Morgan (Commonwealth Commissioner) shaking hands with a scout from the 1st Aden Group, Sheikh Othman. 19 August 1959

Mr F. Morgan with Scouts in Aden
Mr F. Morgan (Commonwealth Commissioner) with 18c Aden Group and 8h Othman Group. 19 August 1959

Aden - Yemen - Bedouin Dancers performing at a Fair at Sheikh Othman

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Othman: A Name that Echoes Through History From the mighty rulers of the Ottoman Turks to significant historical events, the name Othman has left an indelible mark on our world. Sultan Osman II, a prominent figure in Ottoman history, led his empire with ambition and vision. His reign witnessed both triumphs and challenges as he navigated through turbulent times. However, Othman's significance extends beyond just one ruler. The murder of Uthman ibn Affan in 656 shook the Islamic world and forever altered its course. This tragic event is etched in history books like Hutchinsons History of Nations, reminding us of its profound impact. Intriguingly, engravings depicting Mr Savigny and Mr Clark also bear witness to the influence of individuals named Othman throughout different eras. Their stories remain shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly contribute to our collective narrative. Orkhan, son of Osman I - founder of the Ottoman Empire - ascended to power as the Second Emperor of Turks in 1326. His rule marked a turning point for this formidable dynasty that would shape empires for centuries to come. Seals from early Kalifs further emphasize how deeply rooted this name is within historical contexts. These engravings serve as reminders that even before empires rose or fell, there were leaders who carried the weight of their people's hopes and dreams upon their shoulders. Shifting gears from grand structures to playful moments captured by scouts engaged in tug-of-war games reminds us that even amidst great struggles and conflicts, there are moments where joy can be found. Venturing beyond borders brings us to Sheikh Othman in Yemen's Aden region – a place where cultures converge and histories intertwine. Here too we find echoes of leadership resonating across time. Lastly, Sultan Osman III emerges as another influential ruler among those bearing this illustrious name.