Regency of König Wilhelm - 25 Years - Schlossplatz Stuttgart, Germany, BW
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The so-called 'Jubiläumssäule' (Jubilee Column) is a free standing column with a height of 30 meters. It is located at the 'Schlosslatz' (Castle's Place) in Stuttgart, Germany, Baden-Württemberg.
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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 03/20/2013
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The so-called 'Jubiläumssäule' (Jubilee Column) is a free standing column with a height of 30 meters. It is located at the 'Schlosslatz' (Palace Place) in Stuttgart, Germany, Baden-Württemberg.
The column was built from 1842 to 1846 by Johann Michael Knapp. On top of the column is a statue of the goddess Concordia. Its height is 5 meters.
The coulmn is a monument for the 25th throne jubilee of König Wilhelms I. von Württemberg and also for three victories in three battles of the König Wilhem over Napoleon Bonaparte in 1814.
The coulumn is located at the center of the Schlossplatz in front of the Neues Schloss (New Castle).
It is listed in the German Monument Registers.
Text of the inscription:
Dem treuesten Freunde seines Volkes König Wilhelm dem vielgeliebten widmen die Stände Württembergs dieses Denkmal zur Feier seines XXV jährigen Regierungsjubiläums
den XXX Oktober MDCCCXLI
(To the most loyal friend of his people, King William the beloved the Württemberg stands dedicate this monument to celebrate his XXV regency anniversary
on the XXX October MDCCCXLI)
Anniversary Year: 25
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1841
Address:
Schlossplatz
Stuttgart, BW Germany
70174
Website: [Web Link]
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