Simon de Montfort
1911 / Herbert Adams / Cleveland
Full portrait of Simon V de Montfort in a belted tunic, with his hand on a shield. He wears chain mail on his legs and stands in a powerful, confident pose.
Simon de Montfort is considered the father of modern parliamentary democracy. After overthrowing King Henry III of England, he instituted a system of government that limited the King's unlimited powers and included ordinary citizens as active players in politics.
Location: Cuyahoga County Courthouse, 1 Lakeside Avenue NW
Title
Simon de Montfort
Description
Full portrait of Simon V de Montfort in a belted tunic, with his hand on a shield. He wears chain mail on his legs and stands in a powerful, confident pose.
Simon de Montfort is considered the father of modern parliamentary democracy. After overthrowing King Henry III of England, he instituted a system of government that limited the King's unlimited powers and included ordinary citizens as active players in politics.
Simon de Montfort is considered the father of modern parliamentary democracy. After overthrowing King Henry III of England, he instituted a system of government that limited the King's unlimited powers and included ordinary citizens as active players in politics.
Creator
Date
1911
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Identifier
42
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
South side
Location Site
Location Street
1 Lakeside Avenue NW
Location Type
Media Sculpture Height
9 feet, 6 inches
Media Base Height
1 foot, 6 inches
Creation Date
1911
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