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Person with high office or title but no actual power
In politics, a figurehead is a practice of who de jure (in name or by law) appears to hold an important and often supremely powerful title or office, yet
Figurehead
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
working in conjunction with Richard Hunter (a noted figurehead historian) in 2011. The figurehead can be seen at the National Museum of the Royal Navy
HMS_Trafalgar_(1841)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Fictional figurehead of the Luddites
Fictional figurehead of the Luddites
Ned_Ludd
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
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
Clipper ship, constructed 1854
jackets, a traditional name for sailors in the US and British navies. The figurehead was "a man from the waist up, in old sailor's costume, a blue jacket with
Blue_Jacket_(clipper)
American actor, stripper
Cabaret. In 2018, as a senior at GVSU, she created a one-person show called Figurehead that was an official selection at the 2019 United Solo Festival in New
Lindsey_Normington
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
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
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
Monument at the US Naval Academy
Mahan Hall, at the end of Stribling Walk. The monument's sculpture is the figurehead of HMS Macedonian, captured by Stephen Decatur and the American frigate
Macedonian_Monument
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
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
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
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)
1863 Royal Navy troopship
Dickerson family of carvers, who was still designing figureheads into the 1860s. The figurehead remained in collection at Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
HMS_Tamar_(1863)
Speaker of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament)
Corporate Body (known as the Senedd Commission) and as such is viewed as a figurehead for the entire organisation. At least one Deputy Presiding Officer (Welsh:
Llywydd_of_the_Senedd
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
Politically titled person controlled by outside forces
non-elected officials, may also exert power over the puppet monarch. A figurehead monarch, as a source of legitimacy and perhaps divine reign, has been
Puppet_ruler
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
Pearl-class corvette and research vessel
United States Space Shuttle Challenger was named after the ship. Her figurehead is on display in the foyer of the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
HMS_Challenger_(1858)
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
Swedish electronic band
Dark (November 2016) Synergy (November 2000) In Transit (October 2007) Figurehead (October 1995) Stalker (December 1996) Theremin EP (1997) Final Man (February
Covenant_(band)
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
Strategic shift in NBA basketball
2018–19 season, NBA teams averaged 32.0 attempts per game. Basketball figureheads such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Steve Kerr, James Harden, Daryl
Three-point_revolution
Peshwa of the Maratha Empire from 1774 to 1795
following the Third Battle of Panipat. He was also known for being a symbolic figurehead around whom the Maratha nobility rallied, despite his limited personal
Madhavrao_II
design is similar in appearance to Hellyer's figurehead carving. Upon the ship's breaking up, the figurehead stood for some time in the garden of Admiralty
HMS_Black_Eagle
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
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)
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
Chief of the Lenni-Lenape nation
William Luke, was the figurehead of the warship USS Delaware. The ship burned during the American Civil War, but the figurehead was rescued and put on
Tamanend
French esotericist (1924–1994)
the Solar Temple. While Jouret was considered by the public to be the figurehead of the group, Di Mambro was the true head of the organization. Following
Joseph_Di_Mambro
Observing this, a ship's captain dubbed it "the sea incarnate", and figureheads that resemble Dragonite now decorate the bows of many ships. Mewtwo Myūtsū
List_of_generation_I_Pokémon
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
established the Empire of Vietnam, and maintained Emperor Bảo Đại as a figurehead. Nationalist sentiment, intensified during World War II, helped pave the
Vietnam_War
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
Season of television series
for a more capable ship. Luffy takes interest in a ship with a sheep figurehead, but is informed by Usopp, a dockworker who constantly gives false alarms
One Piece (2023 TV series) season 1
One_Piece_(2023_TV_series)_season_1
Head of the state of Fiji
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
Disney cartoon character and mascot
time as a nice guy, usually seen as a spirited, yet impulsive hero. A figurehead of American animation, Mickey is one of the world's most recognizable
Mickey_Mouse
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)
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
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
Novel by Ken Follett
Richmond: Organiser of the Duchess of Richmond's ball. Ned Ludd: Fictional figurehead of the Luddites. Thomas Paine: Founding Father of the United States of
The_Armour_of_Light
Chhatrapati of the Marathas from 1749 to 1777
Peshwa retained Rajaram II as the titular Chhatrapati and a powerless figurehead. During Rajaram II's reign, the power of the Chhatrapati based in Satara
Rajaram_II_of_Satara
British animated children's television series
episode "During a Picnic" features a pirate ship called The Nutty Dog, the figurehead of which looks exactly like Roobarb. The Streets' song "Turn the Page"
Roobarb
Nepalese Dynasty
September 1846 until 18 February 1951, reducing the Shah monarch to a figurehead, and making the Prime Minister and other government positions held by
Rana_dynasty
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
1977 song by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Martin states: "the mellow but matured, angry but assured international figurehead of ‘Natural Mystic’ (subtitle — ‘The Legend Lives On’) is a throwback
Natural_Mystic
Latin epic poem by Virgil
Propulsion Paddling Sailing Towing Poling Components Anchor Bow Cabin Deck Figurehead Hull Planking Keel Mast Oar Paddle Rope Rudder Steering oar Sail Sail
Aeneid
Ocean liner from 1913 to 1938
causing dismay in Hamburg. Several weeks later, she was fitted with a figurehead, an imposing bronze eagle, increasing her length past that of Aquitania
SS_Imperator
American action-dramedy television series
bodyguard agency (V.I.P. a.k.a. Vallery Irons Protection) as a famous figurehead while the rest of the agency's professionals work to solve cases. Her
V.I.P._(American_TV_series)
Texas family law dispute (2018–present)
25, 2022). "Anti-Trans Politics Has Won in the Texas GOP, But Its Main Figurehead Lost". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 18, 2024. Rose, Andy; Alvarado,
Jeff Younger–Anne Georgulas custody battle
Jeff_Younger–Anne_Georgulas_custody_battle
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
Character in Star Wars
mood stone. Dryden Vos is introduced in Solo: A Star Wars Story, as the figurehead of Crimson Dawn. He has hired the thief Tobias Beckett to steal a shipment
Dryden_Vos
Replica tall ship built at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1970
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. In her lifetime as Rose, her figurehead had to be replaced twice, each time slightly upgraded. One was damaged
HMS_Surprise_(replica_ship)
President of South Korea from 1979 to 1980
government, becoming the de facto ruler of the country and reducing Choi to a figurehead. By then, student protests were escalating in Seoul and Gwangju. The protests
Choi_Kyu-hah
in London. The figurehead represents Princess Lalla Rookh, a character in Thomas Moore's 1817 romantic poem, Lalla Rookh. This figurehead was in a collection
Lalla_Rookh_(1856_ship)
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)
18th century physiocratic political doctrine
Family Consort Descent Family trees Illegitimate Emperor system of Japan Figurehead Heir apparent presumptive List of monarchies Current Former Non-sovereign
Legal_despotism
Mother of a reigning monarch
or Ndlovukati, reigns alongside her son. She serves as a ceremonial figurehead, while her son serves as the administrative head of state. He has absolute
Queen_mother
Fictional character from Naruto
Kishimoto, and is a major antagonist in the series. Nagato Uzumaki is the figurehead leader of the Akatsuki who wishes to capture the tailed beasts sealed
Nagato_(Naruto)
Sloop of the Royal Navy
station. A figurehead was designed and carved by Hellyer & Son of Portsmouth. When the ship was sold at Malta for breaking up in 1912, the figurehead was saved
HMS_Cruizer_(1852)
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)
Second-in-command in Mafia crime families
become the effective head of the organization, and the boss will become a figurehead. An underboss likely has incriminating information about the boss, and
Underboss
Dutch religious leader
de Palingboer (19 February 1898 - 23 March 1968) was the founder and figurehead of a new religious movement and isolated community called the "White House"
Lou_de_Palingboer
Church in Cornwall, England
is a replica of the figurehead from a ship which was wrecked nearby in 1842. Since 2008 the original (conserved) wooden figurehead has been displayed inside
Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist, Morwenstow
Church_of_St_Morwenna_and_St_John_the_Baptist,_Morwenstow
broken up at Portsmouth Dockyard in 1868. Upon breaking up of Rolla, her figurehead was housed in the collection at Chatham museum where it was listed in
HMS_Rolla_(1829)
Strongest pirate crew in One Piece
organization, Cross Guild (クロス・ギルド, Kurosu Girudo), as its president and figurehead while the other two are the actual heads. Cross Guild has quickly become
Four_Emperors_(One_Piece)
north. Pilot gig Whalemanaged to reach the wreck, saving three women. Her figurehead is in the Valhalla Museum at Tresco Abbey Gardens. 2 April — an unidentified
List of shipwrecks of the Isles of Scilly (19th century)
List_of_shipwrecks_of_the_Isles_of_Scilly_(19th_century)
Period of Chinese history, c. 475 – 221 BC
sovereign, but had lost political power and functioned in practice as a figurehead. This dynamic served as the backdrop for the machinations of the eponymous
Warring_States_period
Election to the House of Commons in the Clacton constituency
and successfully entered Parliament after seven previous attempts. As "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
King of Nepal from 1847 to 1881
his father, Rajendra Bikram Shah. Surendra was effectively reduced to a figurehead, with Rana being the de facto ruler of the country. Surendra was the son
Surendra_Bikram_Shah
Lao politician and communist leader
the background, with Prince Souphanouvong serving as the Pathet Lao's figurehead. In the years which followed, he led communist forces against the Kingdom
Kaysone_Phomvihane
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Biblical
hunting; fishing; venison
Girl/Female
French
Chaste.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyhuw, ABIHU means "he is (my) father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Aaron who was slain (along with his brother Nadab) by God for offering incense contrary to the law.Â
Girl/Female
Australian, German, Hebrew
Palm Tree
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Prosperous
Boy/Male
Spanish American
Lamb.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Water
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
The moon's light
Girl/Female
Indian
Alert, Nocturnal, Mountain
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Indian
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n.
The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship.
n.
A person who allows his name to be used to give standing to enterprises in which he has no responsible interest or duties; a nominal, but not real, head or chief.