Frederick VII, Bronze equestrian statue in Slotsholmen, Denmark.
The bronze statue portrays King Frederick VII mounted on horseback, standing in front of Christiansborg Palace with inscriptions on all four sides of the granite base.
The monument, completed in 1873 by Herman Wilhelm Bissen and his son Vilhelm, commemorates Frederick VII's role in transforming Denmark from absolute monarchy to constitutional democracy.
The statue features inscriptions including the king's motto 'The people's love, my strength' and recognizes him as the granter of the Danish Constitution.
Located at the entrance of Christiansborg Palace, the statue provides visitors a central reference point for exploring Copenhagen's governmental district on Slotsholmen island.
The bronze plaques surrounding the granite plinth display a gilt oak wreath and the date June 5, 1849, marking the signing of the Danish Constitution.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1873
Creator: Herman Wilhelm Bissen
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 55.67655,12.58129
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:18
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