Statue of Marie-Victorin Kirouac facts for kids
| Monument au Frère Marie-Victorin | |
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 Location in Montreal
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| Coordinates | 45°33′26″N 73°33′21″W / 45.5572°N 73.5559°W |
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| Location | Montreal Botanical Garden |
| Designer | Sylvia Daoust |
| Material | Bronze, Granite |
| Opening date | September 18, 1954 |
| Dedicated to | Brother Marie-Victorin) |
The Marie-Victorin Statue (also called Monument au Frère Marie-Victorin in French) is a special artwork. It stands in the beautiful Montreal Botanical Garden in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This statue honors a very important person named Brother Marie-Victorin.
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Who Was Brother Marie-Victorin?
Brother Marie-Victorin was a famous Canadian scientist and teacher. He was born in 1885 and became a member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He loved plants and spent his life studying them. He wrote many books about the plants of Quebec. His most famous work is the Flore laurentienne, a huge book about the plants found in the St. Lawrence River area.
Why Was He Important?
Brother Marie-Victorin helped create the Montreal Botanical Garden. This garden is now one of the biggest and best botanical gardens in the world. He believed it was important to study and protect nature. He also taught many students about botany, which is the study of plants. His work helped people understand and appreciate the natural world around them.
About the Statue
The Marie-Victorin Statue was created by a talented artist named Sylvia Daoust. She was a well-known Canadian sculptor. The statue is made from two strong materials: bronze and granite. Bronze is a metal that lasts a long time, and granite is a very hard stone.
When Was the Statue Unveiled?
The statue was officially shown to the public on September 18, 1954. Important people like Maurice Duplessis, who was the Premier of Quebec at the time, and Paul-Émile Léger, a cardinal, were there for the ceremony. This event showed how much Brother Marie-Victorin was respected.
Where Can You Find It?
You can find the Marie-Victorin Statue inside the Montreal Botanical Garden. This garden is a wonderful place to visit. It has many different types of plants from all over the world. The statue reminds visitors of the person who helped make this amazing garden possible.
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A closer look at the Marie-Victorin Statue.
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- In Spanish: Estatua de Marie-Victorin para niños
