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Portalegre (distrito)
Alentejo

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Dom Manuel I

King Manuel I of Portugal

Alcochete 1469 - Lisboa 1521
King of Portugal and the Algarves, 1495-1521
(Wikipedia)

João de Paula
2009

Description

Bronze statue of King Manuel I with a document and a scepter (the largest part is broken off) in his hands. At his feet stands an armillary sphere (several rings are missing).

Inscription(s)

el rei d.manuel i
deu foral
a esta cidade
em 1512

King Manuel I
granted foral [city rights]
to this city
in 1512

Signature

(unreadable)

Elvas - Dom Manuel I

Sculptor

João de Paula Portuguese sculptor, with atelier in Spain (Blogspot).

Sources & Information

Tudobem, Noticias de Alentejo, D. Manuel I já tem estátua em Elvas - with photo of the complete scepter and sphere.
Cidadelvas, 29 Sept. 2010, A Vergonha do Boneco do D. Manuel I.

Locatie (N 38°52'46" - W 7°9'55") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ptat065; Photograph: 3 September 2017
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