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Hobart Pasha, Marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
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Hobart Pasha, Marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Hobart Pasha, Marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 1882. The third son of the Earl of Buckinghamshire, Augustus Charles Hobart-Hampden (1822-1886) served in the Royal Navy from 1835-1862. After his retirement from the Navy he commanded a successful blockade-runner in the American Civil War before entering the service of the Ottoman Empire in 1867. He served with great distinction as commander of the Turkish fleet and was awarded the title of Pasha by the Sultan in 1869, and was made a Mushir, or Marshal, in 1881, the first Christian to attain the rank in the Ottoman Empire. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law, medicine, etc. Photographed from life by Lock and Whitfield, with brief biographical notices by Thompson Cooper. (Conducted by G. C. Whitfield.) (London, 1876-1883)
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Hobart Pasha, Marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 1882. This print showcases the distinguished figure of Hobart Pasha, a man whose life was marked by adventure and service to both his country and the Ottoman Empire. Born Augustus Charles Hobart-Hampden, he hailed from British nobility as the third son of the Earl of Buckinghamshire. After an illustrious career in the Royal Navy spanning nearly three decades, Hobart-Hampden retired and embarked on a new chapter as a blockade-runner during the American Civil War. His skills caught the attention of the Ottoman Empire, leading him to join their ranks in 1867. Hobart Pasha's tenure with Turkey was nothing short of remarkable. He commanded their fleet with distinction, earning him prestigious titles such as Pasha from Sultan Abdulaziz in 1869 and Mushir (Marshal) in 1881 – making history as the first Christian to achieve this rank within the empire. In this portrait captured by Lock & Whitfield in 1882, we see Hobart Pasha exuding confidence and authority. His well-groomed beard frames his face adorned with a neatly trimmed mustache that adds an air of sophistication. Dressed impeccably in Victorian attire complete with a bow tie, he embodies both military prowess and refined elegance. This photograph is not just a testament to one man's achievements but also serves as a reminder of cross-cultural connections during times of conflict. It stands as an enduring symbol of courage, diplomacy, and resilience.
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