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Wellington en Napoleon

Wellington and Napoleon

Napoleon (Ajaccio 1769 - St. Helena 1821), French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (Dublin 1769 - Walmer Castle 1852), British soldier and statesman

1905

Description

Coloured mosaic with a portrait medaillons of Wellington and Napoleon. The house is called 'DE SLAG VAN WATERLOO' (The Battle of Waterloo).

Annotation

The house is designed by Frans Smet-Verhas with elements derived from Jos Bascourt.

Sources & Information

Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed 2016: Woning De Slag van Waterloo. Inventaris Onroerend Erfgoed.

Locatie (N 51°12'11" - E 4°25'53") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: bean071; Photograph: 18 March 2016
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