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Absalon

c. 1128-1201
Bishop of Sjæland and founder of Copenhagen

Vilhelm Bissen
1872 (1899-1900)

Description

Partly gilt bronze statue in de front façade of the town hall.

Inscription(s)

s d g

erkebiskop absalon mcxxviii-mcci
siællands biskop
denne stads grvndlægger
lvnd roskild

(Archbishop Absalon 1128-1201, Bishop of Sjæland and founder of this city).

Annotation

Modelled 1872. Modified and cast 1899-1900.

Sculptor

Vilhelm Bissen (København 1836 - id. 1913), Danish sculptor (his portrait), son of H.W. Bissen (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Jens Peter Munk, Monumenter.

Locatie (N 55°40'32" - E 12°34'9") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dk193; Photograph: 13 July 2009
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