Oliver Russell, 2nd Baron Ampthill
Arthur Oliver Villiers Russell, 2nd Baron Ampthill, was a British peer and civil servant. He served as Governor of Madras from October 1900 to February 1906, and as acting Viceroy of India from April to December 1904.
The winning Oxford crew of the 1890 Boat Race. Lord Ampthill is pictured second from the left, seated
Russell was educated at New College, Oxford
The Lord Ampthill in Masonic regalia by Raja Ravi Varma
Caricature of Arthur Russell as OUBC president by Spy in Vanity Fair, 1891
Order of the Indian Empire
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria on 1 January 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:Knight Grand Commander (GCIE)
Knight Commander (KCIE)
Companion (CIE)
Photo of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya's badge
Insignia of the Order
Maharaja Thakore Shri Sir Bhagwatsinhji Sagramji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Gondal GCSI, GCIE, in a 1911 photograph, during his visit to London for the coronation of King George V. He is wearing the mantle, collar and star of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire.
Maharaja Sri Sir Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma III, Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore, GCSI, GCIE, wearing the sash, star and badge of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE)