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Person with high office or title but no actual power
In politics, a figurehead, titular ruler or titular head is someone who de jure (in name or by law) appears to hold an important and often supremely powerful
Figurehead
Decoration at prow of ship
A figurehead is a carved wooden decoration found at the bow of ships, generally of a design related to the name or role of a ship. They were predominant
Figurehead_(object)
Topics referred to by the same term
The Figurehead may refer to: "The Figurehead", song by the Cure from the album Pornography, 1982 The Figurehead (film), 1920 American silent drama film
The_Figurehead
1982 album by the Cure
Side two No. Title Length 1. "The Figurehead" 6:15 2. "A Strange Day" 5:04 3. "Cold" 4:26 4. "Pornography" 6:27
Pornography_(album)
Statue at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland
Tamanend was honored as the figurehead of USS Delaware in a carving by William Luke. Tamanend the “affable” (c. 1628–1698) was a chief of one of the clans
Tamanend_(sculpture)
Political metaphor
parliamentary republic, heads of state are typically "rubber stamps" (or figureheads) to an elected parliament, even if they legally possess considerable
Rubber_stamp_(politics)
1920 film
The Figurehead is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Robert Ellis and starring Eugene O'Brien, Anna Q. Nilsson and Ora Carew. Two political
The_Figurehead_(film)
Country in West Asia
"Is Iran's Supreme Leader Truly Supreme? Yes, but President Is No Mere Figurehead". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 December 2021.
Iran
Mughal emperor in 1719
Sayyid brothers, he succeeded figurehead emperor Rafi-ud-Darajat on 6 June 1719. Shah Jahan II also served as a figurehead to the Sayyid brothers and would
Shah_Jahan_II
Training ship in the German Navy
Navy. The ship's figurehead was designed by Heinrich Schroeteler[citation needed], a former World War II U-boat commander. The figurehead has been replaced
German training ship Gorch Fock (1958)
German_training_ship_Gorch_Fock_(1958)
Chief officer of the executive branch of a government
reporting relationship to a head of state, the latter usually acts as a figurehead who may take the role of chief executive on limited occasions, either
Head_of_government
2007 compilation album by Ellegarden
Figureheads Compilation is the sixth full-length album released by the Japanese music group Ellegarden. It was released on July 2, 2007 under the Nettwerk
Figureheads_Compilation
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
navy. The figurehead was removed from the ship before it was sold in 1909 as it appears in the 1911 Admiralty Catalogue amongst other figureheads, where
HMS_Asia_(1824)
Fictional figurehead of the Luddites
Fictional figurehead of the Luddites
Ned_Ludd
Barque used as a sail training ship for the US Coast Guard Academy
white hull. In addition, the eagle figurehead on the bowsprit of the ship was replaced. The original eagle figurehead now resides on display in the U.S
USCGC_Eagle_(WIX-327)
Statues in Norway and the United States
accident. Figureheads had long-since been discontinued as a feature of most ships, but the Norwegian Lady had become more than a mere ship's figurehead to the
Norwegian_Lady_Statues
2025 film by Shane Black
reveals the figurehead is being sold to billionaire Phineas Paul. Parker kidnaps Phineas, shooting Mark Cuban in the process, and learn the figurehead is inside
Play_Dirty_(2025_film)
Family of ships figurehead carvers
Dockyard from 1851, the Hellyers specialised in the carving of ships’ figureheads for the Royal Navy from their two workshops until the cessation of business
Hellyer_&_Sons
American sculptor
the Kona Fountain in Center Harbor, New Hampshire (1907), as well as figureheads for Dodge Watercars and a pair of terracotta polar bears. Russell Crook
Russell_Gerry_Crook
19th-century British Royal Navy frigate
matter.[citation needed] The figurehead of HMS Trincomalee was carved by Hellyer & Sons from pine; a suitable wood for figurehead carving owed to its softness
HMS_Trincomalee
President of Israel since 2021
politician and scion of a prominent Israeli family, is elected president, a figurehead role". Associated Press. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021. "Herzog takes
Isaac_Herzog
Boulder on Bainbridge Island, Washington
Haleets (Lushootseed: x̌alilc also called Figurehead Rock) is a sandstone glacial erratic boulder with inscribed petroglyphs on Bainbridge Island, Washington
Haleets
Latvian basketball player (born 1995)
Porziņģis quickly rose through the team's youth ranks and became the figurehead of the senior team by 2013. He subsequently won the EuroCup Basketball
Kristaps_Porziņģis
Emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989
militarists, retained Hirohito as a constitutional monarch but only as a figurehead, and used Hirohito to retain control over Japan to help achieve American
Hirohito
Figurehead by John Haley Bellamy
The USS Lancaster Eagle is a figurehead that was carved in 1880-1881 by John Haley Bellamy for the USS Lancaster. The eagle is currently owned by and displayed
USS_Lancaster_Eagle
Islamic revolutionary and Ruhollah Khomeini's wife (1913–2009)
and the wife of Ruhollah Khomeini, the first Supreme Leader of Iran and figurehead of the Iranian Revolution. Saqafi was born in 1915 or 1916 in Tehran,
Khadijeh_Saqafi
Pretender to the throne of King Henry VII of England
the newly established reign of Henry VII (1485-1509). Simnel became the figurehead of a Yorkist rebellion organised by John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln.
Lambert_Simnel
Leader of China from 1949 to 1976
absolute monarchy and many were advocating republicanism. The republicans' figurehead was Sun Yat-sen, a Hawaiian-educated Christian who led the Tongmenghui
Mao_Zedong
important figurehead collection. The project was completed in 2025. The National Museum of the Royal Navy holds a significant collection of figureheads from
Figureheads Collection Project: National Museum of the Royal Navy
Figureheads_Collection_Project:_National_Museum_of_the_Royal_Navy
Type of figurehead, often used in storefronts of some drug stores in the Netherlands
pronunciation: [ˈɣaːpər]) is a stone or wooden figurehead, often depicting a Moor, Muslim, or North African. The figurehead first appeared in the late 16th century
Gaper
Figurehead of the Church of the SubGenius
J. R. "Bob" Dobbs is the putative figurehead of the parody religion the Church of the SubGenius. His image is derived from a collection of clip art distributed
J._R._"Bob"_Dobbs
Figurehead attached to river craft in Brazil
literally "scowl" with another definition as "figurehead"; Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʁɐ̃kɐ]) is a type of figurehead attached to river craft which is attributed
Carranca
1904 G. K. Chesterton novel
described in any detail, but apparently content to operate through a figurehead king, who is randomly chosen. The dreary succession of randomly selected
The_Napoleon_of_Notting_Hill
Sail training vessel of the Mexican Navy
Coat of Arms, which recalls the origin of the ship and its strength. The figurehead depicts Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec emperor and namesake of the vessel
ARM_Cuauhtémoc
Country mostly on the Australian continent
their ministers. Thus, in practice the governor-general acts as a legal figurehead for the actions of the prime minister and the Cabinet. The governor-general
Australia
Head of state
term under the terms of the 2013 Constitution. Although not entirely a figurehead, the role of president in the government is largely ceremonial, but there
President_of_Fiji
President of South Korea from 1960 to 1962
short-lived Second Republic of Korea, and served as little more than a figurehead due to its nature as a parliamentary system. Having entered politics after
Yun_Po-sun
Prince of Asturias
(17 November 1453 – 5 July 1468), called Alfonso the Innocent, was the figurehead of rebelling Castilian magnates against his half-brother Henry IV, who
Alfonso, Prince of Asturias (1453–1468)
Alfonso,_Prince_of_Asturias_(1453–1468)
British-Indian record producer
entered the recording and entertainment industries in 1989. He is the figurehead of the UK/Belgium-based entertainment company, Fresh Dope Industries.
Bally_Sagoo
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
1856, and was sold in 1892 to J. Read jr. for breaking up. The original figurehead attached to the bow of the ship was reported by the Hampshire Telegraph
HMS_Waterloo_(1818)
Government position in South Africa
that of an executive mayor actively governing the city and that of a figurehead mayor with a mostly ceremonial role. The most recent mayor of Tshwane
Mayor_of_Tshwane
German-born theoretical physicist (1879–1955)
irrespective of the general opinion of the causes of war. Einstein, a Jew, was a figurehead leader in the establishment of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which
Albert_Einstein
Disney cartoon character and mascot
The longtime corporate icon and mascot of the Walt Disney Company and a figurehead of American animation, Mickey is an anthropomorphic mouse who typically
Mickey_Mouse
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924
Soviet Union until its dissolution in 1991. He became an ideological figurehead behind Marxism–Leninism and a prominent influence over the international
Vladimir_Lenin
Representative of the monarch (1947–1956)
Assembly as its head, and had many constitutional roles as a nominal figurehead. In the first years after its independence, Pakistan was one of the realms
Governor-General_of_Pakistan
English singer and musician (born 1963)
lyricist and only consistent member of the band Pulp, he became a reluctant figurehead of the Britpop genre of the mid-1990s. Cocker has also pursued a solo
Jarvis_Cocker
French folk heroine and saint (1412–1431)
where she was greeted enthusiastically. Joan was initially treated as a figurehead to raise morale, flying her banner on the battlefield. She was not given
Joan_of_Arc
King of England from 1377 to 1399
Stirling Castle, and served as the notional – and perhaps reluctant – figurehead of various anti-Lancastrian and Lollard intrigues in England. Henry IV's
Richard_II_of_England
Election to the House of Commons in the Clacton constituency
successfully entered Parliament after seven previous attempts. As the "figurehead of the country's populist right", Farage brought Clacton to international
Clacton in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
Clacton_in_the_2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
4th-century BC Gaulish chieftain of the Senones
Brennus Brennus depicted on the figurehead of the French battleship Brennus Chieftain of the Senones Reign fl. 4th century BCE Born 5th century BCE Gaul
Brennus (leader of the Senones)
Brennus_(leader_of_the_Senones)
British iron paddle packet ship
Commander-in-Chief. The ship was taken apart at Devonport Dockyard in 1878. The figurehead was described by The Society for Nautical Research as a 'bust of a young
HMS_Princess_Alice
Literary character and symbol
propaganda and for spying on individuals by the Thought Police. As the figurehead of the Party, Big Brother is omnipotent and the subject of a cult of personality
Big Brother (Nineteen Eighty-Four)
Big_Brother_(Nineteen_Eighty-Four)
Admiral class battleship
Nathaniel Barnaby. The ship was the last British battleship to carry a figurehead although smaller ships continued to carry them. She was a development
HMS_Rodney_(1884)
Danish warship sunk in 1495
chimeric figurehead is described as a dog-like or dragon-like sea monster with lion ears, devouring a person in its crocodilian mouth. The figurehead was conserved
Gribshunden
Royal Navy ship, sank 1878
E. Hellyer of the Hellyer & Sons family business The figurehead is on display in the Figureheads Gallery at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
HMS_Eurydice_(1843)
President of France from 1906 to 1913
was marked by his genial and reassuring manner, making him a popular figurehead. He was content with the procedural honors of a constitutional president
Armand_Fallières
Emperor of Ethiopia intermittently between 1832 and 1855
February 1855, towards the end of the Zemene Mesafint. He was largely a figurehead, with real power in the hands of Ras Ali II of Yejju. The French explorer
Sahle_Dengel
Head of the local government of Cape Town, South Africa
that of an executive mayor actively governing the city and that of a figurehead mayor with a mostly ceremonial role. The current mayor is Geordin Hill-Lewis
Mayor_of_Cape_Town
Russian figurehead ruler (died 1616)
1616) was a Russian statesman of Tatar origin who briefly served as the figurehead ruler of Russia from 1575 to 1576. He was a descendant of Genghis Khan
Simeon_Bekbulatovich
British politician and broadcaster (born 1964)
union-funded activists" who were inciting vandalism. Farage was a key figurehead in the Brexit campaign of 2016, which succeeded with 52 per cent of the
Nigel_Farage
American politician and criminal (1942–2026)
would suggest for a Speaker. This led to accusations that he was only a figurehead for DeLay. In 2005, DeLay was indicted by a Texas grand jury on charges
Dennis_Hastert
interim Viceroy upon her father's retirement, but is later relegated to a figurehead by Ginjo as he consolidates his power. The humans begin to tire of war
List_of_Dune_characters
Spar extending forward from a sailing vessel's prow
spritsail while tacking. The bowsprit may also be used to hold up the figurehead. "Bowsprit". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 15 November 2012. Wikimedia Commons
Bowsprit
Informal influence over a political figure
a nominal subordinate or advisor to an officeholder (often called a "figurehead") who serves as de facto leader, setting policy through their influence
Power_behind_the_throne
Head of state
Armenia. Under Armenia's parliamentary system, the president is simply a figurehead and holds ceremonial duties, with most of the political power vested in
President_of_Armenia
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
was broken up in 1868 in Portsmouth. When the ship was broken up the figurehead was saved and can now be seen on display at the National Museum of the
HMS_Illustrious_(1803)
Northern Ireland singer (born 1958)
streams). He is the Chairman of the Amwell Magna Fishery. He has become a figurehead for the campaign to prevent water companies dumping sewage into UK waterways
Feargal_Sharkey
Period of Japanese history from CE 1185 to 1333
Hōjō, the shōgun became a powerless figurehead.[citation needed] With the protection of the Emperor, a figurehead himself, strains emerged between Kyoto
Kamakura_period
City in the West Midlands, England
of the Anglo-Saxon settlement, a shared ancestor, or a mythical tribal figurehead. Place names ending in -ingahām are characteristic of primary settlements
Birmingham
Pakistani politician (1889–1973)
(25 December 1889 – 18 May 1973) was a Pakistani politician and Muslim figurehead during British India. He was one of the top leaders of the All India Muslim
Chaudhry_Khaliquzzaman
Cast of American crime drama TV series
Carmine, as a favour to John, who feared that Rusty would soon find another figurehead like Carmine to threaten Johnny's position. When the time came for Johnny
List of The Sopranos characters
List_of_The_Sopranos_characters
the chiefs. Fornelli soon gained the chiefs' confidence and acted as a figurehead for the new nation proclaimed by him, the chiefs, and the Forcona Movement
List of short-lived states and dependencies
List_of_short-lived_states_and_dependencies
British figurehead carvers
Contracted to Plymouth Dock from as early as 1770, the Dickersons carved many figureheads and other ships' decoration for Royal Naval vessels over three generations
Dickerson_family
King of Sweden from 1751 to 1771
monarchy held by previous monarchs, he remained a mere constitutional figurehead until his death. His reign saw an extended period of internal peace. However
Adolf_Frederick_of_Sweden
Dutch general (1872–1943)
Nazi Germany during the occupation of the Netherlands, most notably as a figurehead of the Volunteer Legion Netherlands, a unit of the Waffen-SS on the Eastern
Hendrik_Seyffardt
replaced by the HMY Alberta in 1863. When the ship was broken up the figurehead was saved and is now part of the collection at the National Museum of
HMY_Fairy
School of aikido
of Aikido. It is centered on the Aikikai Foundation in Japan, and its figurehead is the Doshu (the family heir of the founder of Aikido). It is represented
Aikikai
American musician and actor (born 1949)
knows she's the brains behind Pa, as Dylan might have said. I'm just the figurehead. She's the one who's steering the ship." Recording of Waits's One from
Tom_Waits
Large permanent human settlement
their true degree of political authority, the mayor typically acts as the figurehead or personification of their city. Legal conflicts and issues arise more
City
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
When the ship was sold for breaking up, the Admiralty instructed the figurehead be allocated to the Museum at Portsmouth, where it was eventually included
HMS_Carnatic_(1823)
Country in North Africa
People's Committees and henceforth claimed to be no more than a symbolic figurehead. The new jamahiriya (Arab for "republic") governance structure he established
Libya
German state from 1871 to 1918
other monarchs in Europe were being transformed into constitutional figureheads. This decision led the ambitious Kaiser into conflict with Bismarck.
German_Empire
1842 series of paintings by Thomas Cole
smooth and narrow, symbolizing the sheltered experience of childhood. The figurehead on the prow holds an hourglass representing time. In the first version
The_Voyage_of_Life
Myanmar tourist initiative
expectations amidst a global call for a boycott of tourism led by democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi, but nevertheless increased tourism compared to previous
Visit_Myanmar_Year
Coastal lowland region in northwestern Europe
Europe. Guilds and councils governed most of the cities along with a figurehead ruler; interaction with their ruler was regulated by a strict set of rules
Low_Countries
m. Appointed by Military Junta Assasinated. Electoral fraud. De jure figurehead, de facto leadership by Manuel Odría, who resigned in order to participate
List_of_presidents_of_Peru
Brabant moral theologian (1554–1623)
economist from the Jesuit order. Nicknamed the "oracle of the Low Countries", figurehead of the School of Salamanca, he was a great source of inspiration for later
Leonardus_Lessius
Japanese nation state from 1868 to 1947
Emperor in relation to the constitution. Sadao Araki was an important figurehead and founder of the Army party and the most important militarist thinker
Empire_of_Japan
Frigate of the Royal Navy
before being sold at Portsmouth in February 1889 for breaking up. The figurehead for Actaeon was carved by the Dickerson family of Devonport, Plymouth
HMS_Actaeon_(1831)
American politician (1926–1968)
1966 gubernatorial election, openly admitting that she would serve as a figurehead while he retained control over administrative policies and decisions.
Lurleen_Wallace
Hindu god of rain, lightning, storm and weather
post-Vedic Hindu texts, Indra is also a subject of ridicule and reduced to a figurehead status in Buddhist texts, shown as a god who suffers rebirth. In Jain
Indra
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
The ship's figurehead was a bust of Lord Nelson made by Hellyer & Sons in 1840. Preserved after the ship was broken up in 1906, the figurehead formed part
HMS_Trafalgar_(1841)
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
group at games. By the 4th century, the Christian emperors became remote figureheads who issued general rulings, no longer responding to individual petitions
Roman_Empire
Bronze Age civilisation in South Asia
Propulsion Paddling Sailing Towing Poling Components Anchor Bow Cabin Deck Figurehead Hull Planking Keel Mast Oar Paddle Rope Rudder Steering oar Sail Sail
Indus_Valley_Civilisation
Vessel used by a monarch for ceremonial processions
and officers, with the figurehead of a nagaraja Pyinsarupa (ပဉ္စရူပ) - used by the chief queens, a gilt barge with the figurehead of a pyinsarupa (a chimeric
Royal_barge
Chinese figurehead of Eastern Turkic Khaganate
(Chinese: 楊政道, c. 618 – early 650s) or Yang Min (Chinese: 楊愍) was a Chinese figurehead installed by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate during the bloody Sui–Tang transition
Yang_Zhengdao
Eagle-like demigod in Hindu mythology
cultural symbol of Thailand. The figure of Garuda is also installed as the figurehead or masthead of Thai royal barges. The Electronic Attack Squadron 134 (VAQ-134)
Garuda
Three-masted Bermuda rigged schooner
Fürstenberg. According to a 2007 article in Harper's Bazaar, Eos features a figurehead of von Fürstenberg sculpted by Anh Duong. Its overall length measures
Eos_(yacht)
English musician, author and media personality (born 1956)
Britain. The band scandalised much of the media, and Lydon was seen as a figurehead of the burgeoning punk movement. Due to their controversial lyrics and
John_Lydon
American rock band (2013–2021)
with lead vocalist/guitarist James Alex serving as the band's leader, figurehead, chief songwriter and sole original member. Beach Slang formed in June
Beach_Slang
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