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Mahatma Gandhi

commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu (Father of Nation),
Porbandar, Gujarat 1869 - New Delhi 1948
the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world
(Wikipedia)

Jayprakash Shirgaonkar
2004

Description

Half figure of Mahatma Gandhi.

Inscription(s)

"MAY NOBLE THOUGHTS COME TO US
FROM ALL DIRECTIONS"
Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948

Unveiled by
Rt. Hon. The Lord Puttnam, C.B.E.
On the 16th October 2004

Signature

sculptor -
jayprakash shirgaonkar
andheri (e) post box no^o 19415
mumbai 93

Sculptor

Jayprakash Shirgaonkar (c. 1950) of Shirgaonkar Studio of Mumbai, established in 1964 by Ramchandra Shirgaonkar (Website).

Sources & Information

Hull Daily Mail, 17 February 2019, The fascinating stories behind some of Hull's most famous statues.

Location (N 53°44'38" - W 0°19'48")

Item Code: gbyh033; Photograph: 25 July 2019
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