Edward VII Monument (Montreal) facts for kids
| Monument à Édouard VII | |
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 Location in Montreal
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| Coordinates | 45°30′13″N 73°34′07″W / 45.50372°N 73.56852°W |
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| Location | Phillips Square |
| Designer | Louis-Philippe Hébert |
| Type | Historical Monument |
| Material | Bronze, granite |
| Height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
| Completion date | 1914 |
| Opening date | October 1, 1914 |
| Dedicated to | Edward VII |
The Edward VII Monument (French: Monument à Édouard VII) is a cool statue in Phillips Square in Montreal, Canada. It shows King Edward VII and was made by an artist named Louis-Philippe Hébert.
About the Monument
This amazing monument was designed by Louis-Philippe Hébert. It was put up in Phillips Square in 1914. Imagine a big department store, Morgan's, right in front of it!
The statue was officially shown to the public on October 1, 1914. King Edward's brother, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, did the honors. He was the Governor General of Canada, a very important leader. Lots of people came to see it!
King Edward VII himself had visited Montreal a long time ago. That was in 1860, when he was still a prince. He even helped open the famous Victoria Bridge during his visit.
The Figures at the Base
Look closely at the bottom of the monument! You'll see four special figures. They are called "allegorical figures" because they represent big ideas.
- Peace: This woman is at the front. She holds an olive branch, which is a symbol of peace. But she also has a sword hidden in her dress. This shows that peace sometimes needs strength to protect it.
- Four Nations: On the side facing west, you'll see a group called "Four Nations." These figures stand for the main groups who helped start Montreal. They are the French, Scots, Irish, and English people. They show how these different groups can live together happily.
- Winged Genius: At the back of the monument, there's an angel with wings. This figure represents freedom. The angel has broken chains, which means freedom from old problems like unfairness. It reminds everyone that King Edward wanted all his people to be treated with respect, no matter where they came from.
- Abundance: On the side facing east, you'll find "Abundance." This figure shows how rich and successful Canada was becoming. It represents all the good things the country had.
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