Statue of Adolphe Quetelet, Bronze sculpture in Royal Quarter, Brussels, Belgium
The monument features Adolphe Quetelet standing straight with formal attire, holding scientific instruments representing his mathematical and astronomical studies.
Charles Auguste Fraikin completed this bronze statue in the late 19th century to honor the Belgian mathematician who established modern statistical methods.
The statue represents the Belgian dedication to scientific advancement, positioned near educational institutions in the Royal Quarter of Brussels.
The statue stands at coordinates 50.842209 latitude and 4.36525 longitude, within walking distance from the central train station.
This sculpture marks the intersection of art and science, commemorating Quetelet's development of the statistical concept of the average person.
Location: City of Brussels
Creator: Charles Auguste Fraikin
GPS coordinates: 50.84221,4.36525
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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