The King of Mosquitia in Council 1847

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The King of Mosquitia in Council 1847

A council session for the King of Mosquita, George Augustus Frederic II. The king sits at the farthest end of the council table, only 14, surrounded by 3 child guards with halberds. At the front end of the table a man in a longcoat is writing something on a piece of paper, while a man in military uniform watches next to him. 6 other men sit around the table, and two men stand, one by the table, another by the double doors behind the table.
1847

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1847 Augustus Council Frederic Guards Piece Session Sits Surrounded Watches Farthest Halberds

EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, published by the Illustrated London News in 1847, depicts a council session for the enigmatic King of Mosquita, George Augustus Frederic II. At just 14 years old, the young monarch sits at the farthest end of the council table, flanked by three child guards, each bearing halberds, ensuring the king's safety. At the front end of the table, a man in a long coat diligently writes on a piece of paper, while a man in military uniform watches attentively. Six other men sit around the table, deep in discussion, their expressions revealing the gravity of the matters at hand. Two additional men stand nearby, one by the table and the other by the double doors behind the table, ready to attend to any unexpected needs. This intriguing scene offers a glimpse into the political and administrative workings of the Kingdom of Mosquita during the 19th century. The young king's council session underscores the importance of governance and decision-making in the face of adversity, making this photograph an invaluable historical record.

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