Willem II of the Netherlands, Bronze statue in central Tilburg, Netherlands.
The monument depicts Willem II in military dress as a commander, surrounded by four female figures representing different virtues. The sculpture sits on a modern base with additional lighting fixtures and architectural features.
French sculptor Edouard François Georges created this work in 1854 for The Hague. Tilburg acquired the sculpture in 1924 and later gave it a new architectural setting.
The inscriptions on the base name military locations connected to the king's past, helping visitors understand what mattered to those who built this monument. These details show how people wanted to honor his military accomplishments.
The monument sits in central Tilburg and is easy to reach on foot. Evening lighting makes it visible after dark, and the surrounding space offers good sightlines from different angles.
The monument contains a time capsule from 1996 with a laptop and CD-ROM inside. These 1990s items replaced the original lead box of historic documents, creating an unusual mix of old and modern technology sealed together.
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