Reiterdenkmal Josef II. - Wien, Austria
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Eibacher Kuckuck
N 48° 12.382 E 016° 22.025
33U E 601569 N 5340141
This equestrian statue of Emperor Josef II is located in the middle of the Josef square in front of the Hofburg in Vienna.
Waymark Code: WMJTM1
Location: Wien, Austria
Date Posted: 12/30/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
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The statue was created in 1807 by the Tyrolean Franz Anton Zauner (1746 - 1822). It depict the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa, Emperor Joseph II (1741-1790).

The model for the monument was that of the Roman Emperor Marc Aurelius (121-180 AD), which stands on the Capitol in Rome.

When the monument was finished, the Viennese are said to have nagged, 'Now so much money was spent and the Emperor must sit on a naked blanket and he has no stirrups'.

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Identity of Rider: Kaiser Josf II.

Name of artist: Franz Anton Zauner

Date of Dedication: 1807

Material: Bronze

Unusual Features: The model for the monument was that of the Roman Emperor Marc Aurelius (121-180 AD), which stands on the Capitol in Rome.

Position: Two Hooves Raised

Identity of Horse: Not listed
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