Equestrian statue of William the Conqueror
Equestrian statue of William the Conqueror, Bronze monument in Place Guillaume-le-Conquérant, Falaise, France
The equestrian statue depicts William the Conqueror mounted on a prancing horse while holding a ceremonial banner, surrounded by six statues of Norman dukes.
The statue, unveiled in 1851 through national subscription, commemorates William the Conqueror who was born in Falaise in 1027 and became King of England in 1066.
The monument incorporates design elements from the Bayeux Tapestry, representing the historical connection between Norman and English medieval societies.
The bronze statue stands at coordinates 48.8940448, -0.2018311 in the central square of Falaise, near the town hall and Trinity Church.
The statue features six additional bronze figures of Norman dukes, added in 1875, creating a comprehensive representation of Norman leadership through generations.
Location: Falaise
Inception: 1851
Creator: Louis Rochet
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.89404,-0.20183
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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