Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney
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The Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney is a public monument in Wilmington, Delaware, depicting the Revolutionary War leader famed for his dramatic overnight ride to cast a decisive vote for American independence.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney Context triple: [Rodney Square, hasMonument, Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney]
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Nathaniel Greene Monument
The Nathaniel Greene Monument is a historic memorial in Savannah, Georgia, honoring Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene for his leadership in the Southern campaign.
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James Rumsey Monument
The James Rumsey Monument is a commemorative structure in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, honoring inventor James Rumsey’s pioneering work in steamboat technology.
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Lafayette Monument
The Lafayette Monument is a public memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring the Marquis de Lafayette for his contributions to the American Revolutionary War.
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Trenton Battle Monument
The Trenton Battle Monument is a historic obelisk in Trenton, New Jersey, honoring George Washington’s pivotal Revolutionary War victory that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.
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equestrian statue of George Washington
The equestrian statue of George Washington is a prominent bronze monument in Boston’s Public Garden depicting the first U.S. president on horseback as a symbol of leadership and patriotism.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney Target entity description: The Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney is a public monument in Wilmington, Delaware, depicting the Revolutionary War leader famed for his dramatic overnight ride to cast a decisive vote for American independence.
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A.
Nathaniel Greene Monument
The Nathaniel Greene Monument is a historic memorial in Savannah, Georgia, honoring Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene for his leadership in the Southern campaign.
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B.
James Rumsey Monument
The James Rumsey Monument is a commemorative structure in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, honoring inventor James Rumsey’s pioneering work in steamboat technology.
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C.
Lafayette Monument
The Lafayette Monument is a public memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring the Marquis de Lafayette for his contributions to the American Revolutionary War.
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D.
Trenton Battle Monument
The Trenton Battle Monument is a historic obelisk in Trenton, New Jersey, honoring George Washington’s pivotal Revolutionary War victory that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.
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E.
equestrian statue of George Washington
The equestrian statue of George Washington is a prominent bronze monument in Boston’s Public Garden depicting the first U.S. president on horseback as a symbol of leadership and patriotism.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
equestrian statue
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outdoor sculpture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American independence
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Continental Congress ⓘ Delaware state history ⓘ |
| category |
Bronze sculptures in Delaware
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Equestrian statues in the United States ⓘ Monuments and memorials in Delaware ⓘ Outdoor sculptures in Wilmington, Delaware ⓘ |
| commemorates |
Caesar Rodney
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Rodney's decisive vote for American independence ⓘ Rodney's overnight ride of June 30–July 1, 1776 ⓘ |
| commissionedBy |
Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue Commission
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linked to:
Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney
State of Delaware ⓘ
linked to:
Delaware
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| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | James Earle Fraser ⓘ |
| depicts | Caesar Rodney ⓘ |
| depictsAction | Rodney riding urgently at night ⓘ |
| depictsEvent | Rodney's ride from Dover, Delaware, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⓘ |
| depictsRole | delegate to the Continental Congress ⓘ |
| depictsTime | American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| fundedBy | public subscription and state funds ⓘ |
| genre | commemorative sculpture ⓘ |
| hasInscription | text honoring Caesar Rodney and his ride for independence ⓘ |
| hasPart |
horse sculpture
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pedestal ⓘ |
| hasType | patinated bronze sculpture ⓘ |
| height | approximately 10 feet (statue only) ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | contributing object to Rodney Square Historic District ⓘ |
| inception | 1923 ⓘ |
| lighting | designed to be visible at night in Rodney Square ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Delaware
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Rodney Square ⓘ Wilmington, Delaware ⓘ |
| locatedInTime | 20th century public art in Delaware ⓘ |
| materialUsed | bronze ⓘ |
| memorialType | heroic equestrian monument ⓘ |
| mounting | stone pedestal ⓘ |
| originalLocation | center of Rodney Square, Wilmington ⓘ |
| owner | City of Wilmington ⓘ |
| reasonForRemoval | public controversy over historical figures and racial justice ⓘ |
| removedBy | City of Wilmington ⓘ |
| removedFromDisplay | June 2020 ⓘ |
| setting | urban civic square ⓘ |
| subjectOf | Caesar Rodney's ride to Philadelphia ⓘ |
| unveiledOn | July 4, 1923 ⓘ |
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Caesar Rodney
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commemoratedBy
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Caesar Rodney equestrian statue formerly at Rodney Square, Wilmington, Delaware
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