Statue of Simón Bolívar, London
1974 statue by Hugo Daini
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An outdoor bronze sculpture depicting Venezuelan military and political leader Simón Bolívar (1783–1830), by Hugo Daini, is located at the south-east corner of Belgrave Square in London, United Kingdom.[1][2][3][4] The statue was unveiled by James Callaghan, then Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, later Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in 1974.[2][5]
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The sculpture in 2017 | |
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| Artist | Hugo Daini |
| Year | 1974 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Simón Bolívar |
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On the plinth are the words:[2]
I am convinced that England alone is capable of protecting the world's rights as she is great, glorious and wise
The names of countries liberated by Bolívar are inscribed on the base.[5]
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