Statue in Valparaiso, Chile depicting Admiral Thomas Cochrane d. 1860
Location
Valparaiso, Chile, Rest of the World
Transcript
'LORD COCHRANE'
Details
Description: Full length statue, in uniform on a plinth. Erected by public subscription in 1873. The original memorial has been enlarged with the addition of ships' prows and an obelisk.
Type: Statue
Date Erected: 1873
Artists: George Anderson Lawson
Type: Statue
Date Erected: 1873
Artists: George Anderson Lawson
Event
War for Chilean Independence
Event Date
1810–1821
Event Category
19th century conflicts in the Pacific
People
Cochrane, Thomas
Age: 84
Date of Death: 31/10/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 84
Date of Death: 31/10/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Likeness based on a bust by Canova. Erected by public subscription.
The Scottish born Thomas Cochrane was one of the Royal Navy's most gallant and able officers. He is partially responsible for the independence of Chile, alongside a number of other nations, having served as her Admiral during the War for Independence.
Bibliography: 'The Graphic' 22 February 1873.
The Scottish born Thomas Cochrane was one of the Royal Navy's most gallant and able officers. He is partially responsible for the independence of Chile, alongside a number of other nations, having served as her Admiral during the War for Independence.
Bibliography: 'The Graphic' 22 February 1873.