Ban Josip Jelacic - Zagreb, Croatia
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Ban Josip Jelacic statue on the Ban Jelacic Square in Zagreb, Croatia.
Waymark Code: WM3XYM
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 06/02/2008
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This statue is located on the central square in Zagreb - Ban Jelacic Square. Jelacic was the ban of Croatia between 1848 and 1859. The author of the statue is Anton Dominick Ritter von Fernkorn (1813-1878), an Austrian sculptor. The statue was initially installed in 1866. Due to political reasons the statue was removed in 1947, and it was installed once again in 1990.
Identity of Rider: Ban Josip Jelacic
Name of artist: Anton Dominick Ritter von Fernkorn
Date of Dedication: 19 October 1866
Material: Bronze
Position: One Hoof Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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