Frederick VII, Bronze equestrian statue in Slotsholmen, Denmark.
The Frederick VII statue is a bronze equestrian monument on Slotsholmen in front of Christiansborg Palace. The granite base features inscriptions on all four sides and is decorated with gilt oak wreaths.
The statue was completed in 1873 by Herman Wilhelm Bissen and his son Vilhelm and honors Frederick VII's role in transforming Denmark from absolute monarchy to constitutional rule. The monument marks a turning point in Danish history and the distribution of power.
The inscriptions on the base mention the king's motto 'The people's love, my strength' and honor his role in granting the Danish Constitution. Visitors walking around the monument can read these words and understand what this ruler meant to Danish society.
The statue stands at the entrance of Christiansborg Palace and serves visitors as a central reference point in Copenhagen's governmental district. The open plaza around the monument is easily accessible and offers good viewing angles from different positions.
The plinth displays a gilt oak wreath ornament and the date June 5, 1849, marking the signing of the Constitution. This detail is often overlooked, but it directly connects the monument to the historical moment that changed Denmark's system of government.
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