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An outdoor bronze sculpture depicting Venezuelan military and political leader Simón Bolívar (1783–1830), by Hugo Daini, is located at the south-east corner of Belgrave Square in London, United Kingdom.[1][2][3][4] The statue was unveiled by James Callaghan, then Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, later Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in 1974.[2][5]
| Statue of Simón Bolívar | |
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 The sculpture in 2017 | |
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| Artist | Hugo Daini |
| Year | 1974 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Simón Bolívar |
| Location | Belgrave Square, London |
| 51.499202°N 0.152326°W | |
On the plinth are the words:[2]
I am convinced that England alone is capable of protecting the world's rights as she is great, glorious and wise
The names of countries liberated by Bolívar are inscribed on the base.[5]
See also
- Equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar (Washington, D.C.)
- List of public art in Belgravia
References
- Michelin Travel & Lifestyle (1 March 2012). Michelin Green Guide London. Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. p. 197. ISBN 978-2-06-718238-7.
- Margaret Baker (2002). Discovering London Statues and Monuments. Osprey Publishing. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-7478-0495-6.
- "Venezuelan Embassy celebrates 203rd Anniversary of Venezuelan Independence". The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the UK and Ireland. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- Richard W. Slatta; Jane Lucas De Grummond (2003). Simón Bolívar's Quest for Glory. Texas A&M University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-1-58544-239-3.
- "Statue: Simon Bolivar statue". London Remembers. 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
External links
Media related to Statue of Simón Bolívar in London at Wikimedia Commons
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