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Koning Leopold II

King Leopold II of Belgium

Brussel 1835 - Laken 1909
King of Belgium, 1865-1909
(Wikipedia)

Geo Verbanck
1955

Description

Bronzen borstbeeld.

Bronze bust.

Inscription(s)

LEOPOLD II
koning der belgen
aan de stad gent
de int^br. jaarbeurs
der vlaanderen
10^e verjaring 1955

Signature

Geo Verbanck / 55

Sculptor

Geo (Georges) Verbanck (Gent 1881 - Aartselaar 1961), Belgian sculptor (Website – Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

TiensTiens, Gentse standbeelden … en hun vervelende koloniale verleden.

Locatie (N 51°2'32" - E 3°43'59") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: beov001; Photograph: 28 May 2008
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