Prince Christian of Hesse
Prince Christian of Hesse
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 28 September 1927
Given by Bassano & Vandyk Studios, 1974
Photographs Collection
NPG x158443
Sitterback to top
- Prince Christian of Hesse (1887-1971), Prince of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld and naval officer. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Bassano Ltd (active 1901-1962), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 42746 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (photographer's studio, 38 Dover Street, London)
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Events of 1927back to top
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, acknowledging the full independence of the Irish Free State, led at the time by W.T. Cosgrave, the the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State.Art and science
The BBC gains its Royal Charter making it a public corporation and a public service broadcaster accountable to its audience. John Reith became the first Director General with the directive to 'inform, educate and entertain.'International
Stalin expels Leon Trotsky from the Soviet Communist Party, giving himself greater control of the party and country by ousting opposition elements.Tell us more back to top
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