Bronze equestrian statue of Absalon the founder of Copenhagen and St Nicholas church spire, Hojbro Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia

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Absalon was a warrior-bishop credited as the founder of Copenhagen. Depicts Absalon as a military commander mounted on a rearing horse. The statue was unveiled in 1902 to mark the 700 years anniversary of the death of Bishop Absalon.

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Size: 3456px × 4701px
Location: Hojbro Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark
Photo credit: © HelloWorld Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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