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Equestrian Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise
Falaise›Calvados›Normandy›Northern France›France
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Equestrian Statue of William the ConquerorMemorial for Civilians in WarChurch of the Trinity
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About Equestrian Statue of William the Conqueror
This 7-meter bronze equestrian statue dominates Place Guillaume-le-Conquérant in Falaise, the birthplace of William the Conqueror. Inaugurated on October 26, 1851 before 30,000 spectators, it was created by sculptor Louis Rochet who based his design on the Bayeux Tapestry to ensure historical accuracy. The statue shows William on horseback, holding the papal banner given to him by Pope Alexander II to legitimize his conquest of England in 1066.
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The statue was originally planned to be cast in iron, not bronze. It was only thanks to the generosity of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (later Napoleon III) and the Duke of Chambord, who contributed during a national fundraising campaign, that the more prestigious and durable bronze material could be used instead.
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