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Oxford UK – 05 24 2020: The statue of Cecil Rhodes 1853–1902, who left £100,000 to the college in his will, is on the front #186249545
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The Rhodes Building was built in 1911 using ã100,000 left to Oriel College for that purpose by former student Cecil Rhodes. In the front façade is in the central bay a statue of Cecil Rhodes. Below the statue of Rhodes is a chronogram for 1911: e Larga MVnIfICentIa | CaeCILI rhoDes Out of the splendid generosity of Cecil Rhodes. It is believed Alfred Bertram Pegram London 1895 - 1939, was the British sculptor responsible for the work.
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