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Description: The equestrian statue of Bishop Absalon (1128-1201) The official founder of Copenhagen. It's from 1902 and commemorates his death 700 years ago The engraved letters on the plinth says; He was brave, clever and farsighted. A patron of learning. With pure will, Denmarks faithful son" Rytterstatuen af Biskop Absalon, (1128-1201) Københavns officielle grundlægger. Den er fra 1902 og rejst til minde om hans død 700 år siden. Den indgraverede skrift på soklen siger; Han var modig, snild og fremsynet. En ynder af lærdom. Med ren vilje, Danmarks trofaste søn.
Title: Absalon statue
Credit: Heavy Horseman
Author: Comrade Foot from Taastrup, Greater Copenhagen Region, Denmark, Scandinavia.
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