Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Frederick Temple

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

1. Frederick Temple Dedication Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To the illustrious memory of
Frederick Temple
1^st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava KP.
1826 - 1902
Governor-General of Canada
Viceroy of India
Ambassador at S^t Petersburg
Constantinople Rome and Paris
H.M.Lieutenant of the County of Down
and Freeman of the City of Belfast
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This memorial of a great Irishman
is erected by his countrymen and by
his many friends throughout the world

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This memorial was unveiled by
the Marquess of Londonderry K.G.
during the Lord Mayoralty of
the Right H^on Sir Daniel Dixon Bart M.P.
8^th June 1906

Erected 1906 by his Countrymen and Many Friends.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 54° 35.784′ N, 5° 55.871′ W.

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Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is on Donegall Square West just north of Donegall Square South, on the right when traveling north. Monument is on the west grounds of Belfast City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 6JH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Living Leaves (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Donegall Square West (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Daniel Dixon Bar^t [Baronet] (within shouting distance of this marker); Donegall Square South (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Joseph Magennis (about 90 meters away); Sir Otto Jaffe (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.

Regarding Frederick Temple. From the Belfast City Hall official website:

Sculpted by Frederick Pomeroy and assisted by Sir Alfred Thomas Brumwell, the architect of City Hall, this memorial was unveiled in 1906. Frederick Temple the Marquess of Dufferin and Ava through a number of diplomatic roles worked in India, Canada, Russia, Turkey, Rome and Paris. The sculpture shows the Marquess depicted in the robes of the Order of St Patrick below a canopy surmounted by the winged figure of Fame.

Frederick Temple Unveiling Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

2. Frederick Temple Unveiling Marker

Accompanying figures represent Canada and India.

Also see . . .
1. Frederick Temple at Dictionary of Canadian Biography. (Submitted on May 17, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Lord Dufferin at The Canadian Encyclopedia. (Submitted on May 17, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava at Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 17, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Frederick Temple Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

3. Frederick Temple Monument

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

4. Frederick Temple Monument

Frederick Temple Monument - Canada image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

5. Frederick Temple Monument - Canada

Frederick Temple Monument - India image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

6. Frederick Temple Monument - India

Frederick Temple Monument - Canada Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

7. Frederick Temple Monument - Canada Statue

Frederick Temple Monument - India Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

8. Frederick Temple Monument - India Statue

Frederick Temple Monument Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

9. Frederick Temple Monument Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 17, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.