The statue of William the Conqueror is located in his birthplace, Falaise, Calvados, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) southeast of Caen, France.[1] It depicts William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England, on a horse, and is surrounded by statues of his six ducal predecessors. It is the work of the French sculptor Louis Rochet [fr].[1]
Created with the help of a national subscription, it was unveiled on October 26, 1851. The six other statues are a later addition of September 19, 1875.[1]
The French inscription on the plaque translates into English as follows:
This monument was erected by national subscription The equestrian statue on October 26, 1851 The statues of six dukes of Normandy on September 19, 1875
Locationedit
The statue is located on Place Guillaume-le-Conquérant in Falaise, near the town hall, the Trinity Church, and Château de Falaise.
The Place Guillaume-le-Conquérant in Falaise.
Protectionedit
The monument has been registered as a historic monument since 18 July 2006. The statue is owned by the municipality of Falaise.[1]
Referencesedit
^ abcdefBase Mérimée: Statue de Guillaume le Conquérant, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
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