Equestrian statue of José María Morelos

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An equestrian statue of José María Morelos, officially named Monumento a Morelos, is installed in Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It was designed by Miguel Miramontes and it was unveiled in September 1965. It is installed along Parque Morelos, previously named Paseo de la Alameda.[1][2] The bronze statue is placed in front of a quarry obelisk. Above the main statue, there is a bronze eagle that represents one of the former coats of arms of the country.[3]

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Equestrian statue of José María Morelos
Spanish: Monumento a Morelos
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The statue in 2011
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ArtistMiguel Miramontes
Year1965
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectJosé María Morelos
LocationGuadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Coordinates20°40′49.7″N 103°20′22″W
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