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Statue of Thomas Starr King (San Francisco)

Coordinates: 37°46′20″N 122°27′59″W / 37.77229°N 122.46629°W / 37.77229; -122.46629
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Statue of Thomas Starr King
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ArtistDaniel Chester French
MediumBronze
Granite
MovementSculpture
SubjectThomas Starr King
LocationSan Francisco
Coordinates37°46′20″N 122°27′59″W / 37.77229°N 122.46629°W / 37.77229; -122.46629

A statue of Thomas Starr King by Daniel Chester French is installed in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, in the U.S. state of California.[1][2]

The 1892 statue is made of bronze and has a granite base.[1][2]

Inscription

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The following inscription is on the front of the statue:[1]

THOMAS STARR KING

IN HIM ELOQVENCE, STRENGTH

AND VIRTVE WERE DEVOTED

WITH FEARLESS COVRAGE TO TRVTH

COVNTRY AND HIS FELLOW-MEN

1824–1864

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Thomas Starr King, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Thomas Starr King (1824–1864)". San Francisco Arts Commission. Retrieved February 10, 2021.