Statue of Adolphe Quetelet

The statue of Adolphe Quetelet is a bronze figure in Brussels's Royal Quarter depicting the Belgian mathematician in formal dress. It stands upright and holds scientific instruments that represent his work in mathematics and astronomy.

The monument was created by sculptor Charles Auguste Fraikin in the late 19th century to honor the mathematician who developed modern statistical methods. Quetelet's work laid the foundation for statistical science that would later be used globally for research on society.

The statue sits in an area surrounded by schools and universities, reflecting Quetelet's importance to Belgian education. Students and visitors passing through see here a tribute to scientific achievement woven into the Royal Quarter's landscape.

The statue stands in a central area that is easy to reach on foot from Brussels's main routes. The location and surrounding streets are well marked, offering straightforward walking access for visitors.

Quetelet coined the concept of the average person and revolutionized how statistics were understood in society. This conceptual breakthrough made him a pioneer of modern social science, even though many people today use his fundamental idea without realizing it.

Location: City of Brussels

Creator: Charles Auguste Fraikin

GPS coordinates: 50.84221,4.36525

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40