Record of historical events
Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
UNKNOWN PERSON
Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904)
1854-6Salted paper print | 23.5 x 18.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2500006
Photograph of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge. He is standing facing partly to the right and is wearing military uniform with a cap. He has a sword under his left arm.
Prince George, Duke of Cambridge commanded the 1st Division during the Crimean War, including at the Battles of Alma, Balaklava and Inkerman. He later served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army from 1856 until 1895.
Prince George, Duke of Cambridge commanded the 1st Division during the Crimean War, including at the Battles of Alma, Balaklava and Inkerman. He later served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army from 1856 until 1895.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904)House of HanoverArmy-GB-GeneralsArmy-GB23.5 x 18.3 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
His Royal Highness, General George W. F. C., Duke of Cambridge, K.G.,K.P.,G.C.B.,G.C.M.G., Commander in Chief of 1st Division of the Army [in Crimean Officers' Portraits, 1854 - 1856]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
