William Robertson Collection

Le haut commandement de L'Armee Anglaise; Sir William Robertson. chef d'etat-major... 1916
Le haut commandement de L'Armee Anglaise; Sir William Robertson. chef d'etat-major'. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Tombs in Greyfriars Churchyard (engraving)
5203202 Tombs in Greyfriars Churchyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs in Greyfriars Churchyard)

William Robertson, 1879 (oil on canvas)
6200838 William Robertson, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Pettie, John (1839-93); 91.5x71.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: William Robertson (1825-1899)

General Sir William Robertson inspecting British troops in Germany, First World War, 1919, (c1920). With the British Army of Occupation on the [River] Rhine: General Sir William Robertson

General Sir William R. Robertson G. C. B. K. C. V. O, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
General Sir William R. Robertson G.C.B. K.C.V.O, c1916, (c1920). Portrait of British soldier William Robert Robertson (1860-1933), general and later field marshal

General Sir William Robert Robertson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. D. S. O. 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Sir William Robert Robertson, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. D.S.O. 1917. Field Marshal William Robert Robertson (1860-1933) British Army officer and Chief of the Imperial General Staff

General Sir William Robertson, 1910s, (1919). Creator: Unknown
General Sir William Robertson, 1910s, (1919). Portrait of British soldier William Robert Robertson (1860-1933), general and later field marshal

General Sir William Robertson (1860-1933), British soldier, 1917. General, later Field Marshal, Sir William Robert Robertson was Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the World War I, 1916-1918

William Robertson, 18th century Scottish historian and Principal of Edinburgh University, (1845). Artist: H Meyer
William Robertson, 18th century Scottish historian and Principal of Edinburgh University, (1845). A print from Lives of Men of Letters and Science who Flourished in the Time of George III, by Henry

General Sir William Robertson, British soldier, c1920. Artist: Bassano Studio
General Sir William Robertson, British soldier, c1920. General, later Field Marshal, Sir William Robert Robertson (1860-1933) was Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the First World War

Part of a letter from Dr William Robertson concerning his History of Scotland, 1757, (1840). Artist: William Robertson
Part of a letter from Dr William Robertson concerning his History of Scotland, 1757, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Unitarian Chapel, Rochdale, 1876. Unitarian Chapel and School, Blackwater Street, Rochdale, Manchester, England. In the 18th and 19th centuries Rochdale was a centre of cotton manufacture

Wesleyan Methodist chapel and school, Union Street, Rochdale, Manchester, 1876. In the 18th and 19th centuries Rochdale was a centre of cotton manufacture

Greek Attributed John Kirk Scottish 1832 1922
Greek; Attributed to John Kirk (Scottish, 1832 - 1922), or Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Druses Syria L. T. C Dr William Robertson Scottish
Druses from Syria. L.T.C; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Capt Freeland R. N HMS Oberon Dr William Robertson
Capt. Freeland R.N. HMS Oberon; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Dr Goodeve H. E. I. C. S. Inspecting Physician B. H
Dr. Goodeve H.E.I.C.S. Inspecting Physician. B.H. Renkioi; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Renkioi, Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Mr Stretton Surgeon B. H Renkioi Dr William Robertson
Mr. Stretton, Surgeon. B.H. Renkioi; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Renkioi, Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Men Native Officers L. T. C Dardanelles Dr William Robertson
Men and Native Officers L.T.C. Dardanelles; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Greek Girl Renkioi Dardanelles Dr William Robertson
A Greek Girl, Renkioi, Dardanelles; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Renkioi, Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Misses Landers Dr William Robertson Scottish
Misses Landers; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Salted paper print; 10.3 × 8.2 cm (4 1, 16 × 3 1, 4 in.)

F Calvert B Consul Dardanelles Miss Lander Dr
F. Calvert, B. Consul, Dardanelles. Miss Lander; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Catholic Priest B. H Renkioi Dr William Robertson
Catholic Priest, B.H. Renkioi; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Renkioi, Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Miss Lander Dr William Robertson Scottish 1818
Miss Lander; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Salted paper print; 10.3 × 8.1 cm (4 1, 16 × 3 3, 16 in.)

Mr Murescoe Servant L. T. C Dr William Robertson
Mr. Murescoe and Servant, L.T.C; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Wilson L. T. C Frieland R. N Crawford L. T. C Abbott L. T. C
Wilson L.T.C. Frieland R.N. Crawford L.T.C. Abbott L.T.C. Arabs; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Turk Halil Ely Troad Dr William Robertson Scottish
A Turk From Halil Ely, Troad; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Canakkale, Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Dr &Mrs Parks B. H Renkioi William Robertson Scottish
Dr. & Mrs. Parks, B.H. Renkioi; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Renkioi, Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Salted paper print; 10.9 × 8.3 cm (4 5, 16 × 3 1, 4 in.)

Horses Men L. T. C. Dardanelles Dr William Robertson
Horses and Men of the L.T.C. Dardanelles; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Mrs Brinton Dr William Robertson Scottish 1818
Mrs. Brinton; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Dr Robertson Inspecting Physician B. H Renkioi
Dr. Robertson, Inspecting Physician, B.H. Renkioi; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Renkioi, Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

Mr Numsco L. T. C. Abbot L. T. C Dr William Robertson
Mr. Numsco, L.T.C. Mr. Abbot, L.T.C; Dr. William Robertson (Scottish, 1818 - 1882); Turkey; 1855 - 1856; Albumen silver print

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"William Robertson: A Man of Many Titles and Talents" From his contributions to history and education, to his distinguished military career, William Robertson was a man of many accomplishments. Born in the 18th century, this Scottish historian and Principal of Edinburgh University left an indelible mark on academia with his renowned work on Scotland's past. Intriguingly captured in an engraving titled "Tombs in Greyfriars Churchyard, " we catch a glimpse into the historical context that shaped Robertson's life. His dedication to scholarship is further highlighted by an oil painting from 1879, which immortalizes him amidst books and papers - a true testament to his intellectual prowess. However, it was not only within the realm of academia that Robertson excelled. As General Sir William R. Robertson, he played a pivotal role during World War I. In awe-inspiring photographs taken around 1916 and 1919, we witness him inspecting British troops in Germany with unwavering determination. These images capture the essence of leadership as he commands respect from those under his charge. The unknown creators behind these photographs skillfully depict General Sir William Robert Robertson's stern countenance but fail to reveal the depth of character hidden beneath it all, and is through their lens that we catch glimpses into moments frozen in time - moments where bravery met duty head-on. Yet even beyond war and academia lies another side to this multifaceted individual. The Unitarian Chapel in Rochdale stands as a testament to his religious beliefs while Wesleyan Methodist chapel serves as evidence of his commitment to community development. Whether delving into Scotland's rich history or commanding troops on foreign soil, William Robertson proved himself capable at every turn. His legacy lives on through countless works dedicated to understanding our past while inspiring future generations with tales of courage and intellect intertwined seamlessly within one remarkable man.