King George I - Stowe House, Buckinghamshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 01.911 W 001° 01.107
30U E 635931 N 5766434
This impressive statue depicts King George I on horseback outside Stowe House.
Waymark Code: WM65EY
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/06/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The National Trust describes the statue:

'The Statue of George I dressed as Marcus Aurelius, stands on the North front of the House. It was George I who made Sir Richard Temple a Viscount in 1718.'

There is a detailed account of the restoration of the statue here: visit link

Identity of Rider: King George I

Material: Other

Unusual Features: A King on a Horse

Position: All Hooves Planted

Identity of Horse: Not listed

Name of artist: Not listed

Date of Dedication: Not listed
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