Home | Espartero, Baldomero
- CountrySpain
- Town:Madrid
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Year of creation:1886
- Rider(s):Espartero, Baldomero
(1793-1879) general and politician was associated with the radical (or progressive) wing of Spanish liberalism and would become their symbol and champion after taking credit for the victory over the Carlists in 1839. Twice he was Prime Minister.
- Sculptor(s):Gibert, Pablo
(1853-1914) was a Spanish sculptor.
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There are two equestrian statues of Baldamero Espartero, both by Pablo Gibert, one in Madrid (1886) and the other in Logrono (1893). Th eydiffer only slightly in that Espartero holds his cocked hat in his right hand in Madrid while he has the hat on his head in Logrono, holding a scroll in his right hand.
