Chinese Gordon Collection

General Charles George Gordon, Aka Chinese Gordon And Gordon Pasha, 1833-1885. British General. Photographed At Khartoum. From The Book Chinese Gordon By Archibald Forbes, Published In London 1886

Charles George Gordon(1833-85), English soldier, 1924
Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), British army officer and administrator. Also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum

The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)
The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885, (1901)

The new statue of the late General Gordon in Trafalgar Square, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new statue of the late General Gordon in Trafalgar Square, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Lord Wolsely unveiling the memorial windows in Rochester Cathedral to General Gordon and the Offic Creator: Unknown
Lord Wolsely unveiling the memorial windows in Rochester Cathedral to General Gordon and the Officers and men of the Royal Engineers who fell in the Waterloo, Peninsular and Soudan Campaigns, 1888

Gordon Pasha, ie General Gordon (b / w photo)
5999453 Gordon Pasha, ie General Gordon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gordon Pasha, ie General Gordon)

Last days of the hero of Khartoum (litho)
979532 Last days of the hero of Khartoum (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last days of the hero of Khartoum)

The Chinese Ambassadors at Chatham, inspecting the Portrait of General C G Gordon, RE
1049623 The Chinese Ambassadors at Chatham, inspecting the Portrait of General C G Gordon, RE, " Chinese Gordon" (engraving) by English School

Major-General Charles G Gordon, CB, "Chinese Gordon"(engraving)
1061420 Major-General Charles G Gordon, CB, " Chinese Gordon" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Charles G Gordon, CB)

A Tribute of Respect to "Chinese Gordon", Li Hung Chang placing a Wreath on the Statue in Trafalgar Square
1050876 A Tribute of Respect to " Chinese Gordon", Li Hung Chang placing a Wreath on the Statue in Trafalgar Square (engraving) by Paget

Portrait of Charles George Gordon (colour litho)
982208 Portrait of Charles George Gordon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Charles George Gordon, Governor General of the Soudan)

General Charles George Gordon (1833-85) (engraving)
877690 General Charles George Gordon (1833-85) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); 28x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: aka Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha)

Letter to Miss Gordon, thanking her for the gift of a Bible which had belonged to her
KDC441021 Letter to Miss Gordon, thanking her for the gift of a Bible which had belonged to her brother, General Gordon, and asking how long Gordon had owned this treasure, written at Windsor Castle

"Chinese"Gordon (b / w photo)
3099703 " Chinese" Gordon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Chinese" Gordon)

Sirdars Palace (Site of General Gordons Death) and Shoebill Stork, Khartoum, c1930s
Sirdars Palace (on Site of General Gordons Heroic Death) - On Lawn, Shoebill Stork, Africas Rarest Bird, Khartoum, Alglo Egyptian Sudan, c1930s

General Gordon, c1885. Charles George Gordon, (1833-1885), British Army officer. After a photograph by Adams & Scanlan. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

General Gordon, c1880. Artist: Adams and Scanlan
General Gordon, c1880. Major General Charles George Gordon, (1833-1885), British Army officer. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Charles George Gordon, (1833-85), English soldier, 1894-1907. British army officer and administrator. Also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum

The Battle of Khartoum, 1885 (1900). British forces commanded by General Garnet Wolseley were dispatched to the Sudan to relieve General Gordon, besieged at Khartoum

Letter from Queen Victoria to Mary Augusta Gordon, Windsor Castle, 16th March 1885. Artist: Queen Victoria
Letter from Queen Victoria to Mary Augusta Gordon, Windsor Castle, 16th March 1885. Letter from the Queen to Miss Mary Augusta Gordon

Gordons diary of the siege of Khartoum, 14th December 1884. Artist: General Gordon
Gordons diary of the siege of Khartoum, 14th December 1884. Diary written by Major General Charles George Gordon during the siege, from 10th September

Gordons Statue and National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, 20th Century
Gordons Statue and National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, 20th century. The statue commemorating General Charles George Gordon, killed at Khartoum in 1885

The Mahdi, rebel against Egyptian rule in the Sudan, c1885. Mohammed Ahmed (1848-1885), known as the Mahdi (the expected one) was a charismatic former local government officer who, beginning in 1882

My Boys!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
My Boys!, 1885. The British Lion watches with pride the young troops sent to help Britain by Australia, Canada and New Zealand

Too Late!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Too Late!, 1885. Britannia mourns the loss of General Gordon. When trouble started to loom in Egypt, the British government sent one of the countrys finest soldiers to sort the matter out

Getting a Lift, 1884. Across the crocodile infested waters of the Egyptian difficulty, General Gordon can be seen wading with the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, perched on his back

Remember!, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Remember!, 1888. John Bull, the representative of the British people, looks at a map to find out the location of Suakin (Sudan)

Major-General Charles George Gordon, 1833

General Charles George Gordon, Aka Chinese Gordon And Gordon Pasha, 1833-1885. British General. Engraved By O.Lacour After A Photograph By Adams And Scanlan.From The Book Charles George Gordon By

Kartoum Sudan In 1884 Drawn From Rough Sketches Made By General Gordon From The Journals Of Major-Gen. C. G. Gordon C
Kartoum Sudan In 1884 Drawn From Rough Sketches Made By General Gordon From The Journals Of Major-Gen. C.G. Gordon C.B. At Kartoum Published By Kegan Paul Trench & Co London 1885

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"Chinese Gordon: The Heroic British General Who Met His Tragic Fate in Khartoum" General Charles George Gordon, also known as Chinese Gordon and Gordon Pasha, was a remarkable figure in British military history. Born in 1833, he left an indelible mark on the world before his untimely death in 1885. In this captivating photograph taken at Khartoum, we catch a glimpse of General Gordon's resolute gaze. Published in Archibald Forbes' book "Chinese Gordon" in 1886, it immortalizes the man who became synonymous with bravery and heroism. The year 1893 witnessed one of the darkest moments of General Gordon's life – his tragic demise during the fall of Khartoum. This heart-wrenching event is depicted poignantly in a painting from 1906 titled "The Death of General Gordon. " It serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by valiant soldiers like him. Despite his English roots, General Charles George Gordon earned the moniker "Chinese Gordon" due to his exceptional service during China's Taiping Rebellion. A black-and-white photograph from 1924 showcases this legendary soldier whose name echoed across continents. During The Nile Expedition (1884-85), an extraordinary moment unfolded when the Naval Brigade rescued Sir Charles Wilson. This historic incident is captured vividly in a photograph dated back to 1901 – showcasing courage amidst adversity. Tragically, it was within these tumultuous times that General Charles George Gordon met his fate at the hands of Mahdists during their siege on Khartoum. An evocative lithograph depicts this harrowing event that shook Sudan and reverberated throughout history. Even after his passing, General Gordon continued to inspire awe and admiration. In an engraving titled "Les Aventures D Un Prisonnier Du Mahdi, " we witness how he became a symbol of resilience and defiance against the odds.