Sentence examples for main patron of from inspiring English sources

Mr. Obama expressed frustration that China, as the main patron of the North Korean government, had not done more to curb the North's provocative behavior.

He appointed a new chief of the ISI intelligence agency, the main patron of anti-Indian groups, in part to be able to control them.

"It tells us something not just about the state of his finances," he added, "but the manner in which he got along with the high aristocracy," the main patrons of Viennese music at the time.

He had been one of the main patrons of a shadowy commodities trader named Boris Birstein and Seabeco, a company of his based in Toronto and Zurich.

Barannikov had been one of the main patrons of a shadowy commodities trader named Boris Birstein and his Toronto-and Zurich-based company, Seabeco.

Güell became Gaudí's main patron and sponsor of many of his large projects.

His mount will not be revealed until today, though it would appear of obvious significance that his main patron, Luca Cumani, has a couple of contenders.

Through a mix of strategic diplomacy, aggressive military operations and intimidation – signature methods of its main patron, the Iranian general Qassem Suleimani – the group is increasingly calling the shots in two countries.

It is believed that this is a portrait of a young lady called Cecilia Gallerani who was the mistress of the Duke of Milan, Leonardo's main patron at that time.

But Mr. Kim's recent trip to China, North Korea's main patron and supporter, which followed the announcement of the meeting, has fueled speculation that a momentous transition is under way.

In 1820 Lawrence became president of the Royal Academy and George IV became his main patron.