Absalon - Copenhagen, Denmark
N 55° 40.546 E 012° 34.167
33U E 347161 N 6172672
A statue of Absalon, a Danish archbishop, is located on the Copenhagen City Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Waymark Code: WMPCHM
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 08/09/2015
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ABOUT THE STATUE:
"The City Town Hall is a very attractive and popular building - not only for outside visitors but also for the local Copenhageners. The entire complex is designed by architect Martin Nyrop - who based his project on the Italian Renaissance style - as well as on medieval Danish architecture. Above the main entrance is a figure of Bishop Absalon in gilded copper - who is the founder of Copenhagen in 1167."
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ABOUT THE MAN:
"Absalon or Axel (c.?1128 – 21 March 1201) was a Danish archbishop and statesman, who was the Bishop of Roskilde from 1158 to 1192 and Archbishop of Lund from 1178 until his death. He was the foremost politician and churchfather of Denmark in the second half of the 12th century, and was the closest advisor of King Valdemar I of Denmark. He was a key figure in the Danish policies of territorial expansion in the Baltic Sea, Europeanization in close relationship with the Holy See, and reform in the relation between the Church and the public. He combined the ideals of Gregorian Reform ideals with loyal support of a strong monarchical power."
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