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The Wellington Testimonial is a granite obelisk in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland, commemorating Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, the Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman. The monument was completed in 1861 and consists of a tall, four-sided, tapering structure associated with Wellington's military career and public memory. Its location makes it a notable example of Dublin's nineteenth-century monumental landscape.
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Where is the Wellington Testimonial in Dublin?
The Wellington Testimonial stands in Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland. It is a granite obelisk designed by Sir Robert Smirke to honor Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington.
When was the Wellington Testimonial completed?
The foundation stone was laid in 1817 and the monument was completed in June 1861. It is therefore a nineteenth-century memorial to a military leader who was still alive when construction began.
How tall is the Wellington Testimonial?
The Wellington Testimonial is about 62 metres tall. Its granite shaft makes it one of the most prominent monuments in Phoenix Park.
Why was Arthur Wellesley honored by the Wellington Testimonial?
Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, was a British military commander associated with victories in the Napoleonic Wars, including Waterloo in 1815. The testimonial uses a classical obelisk form to celebrate his military career.
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