General Meister - Ljubljana - Slovenia
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N 46° 03.424 E 014° 30.584
33T E 462076 N 5100504
The Statue of General Meister is located across the street from the Train Station in Ljubljana.
Waymark Code: WM20GR
Location: Slovenia
Date Posted: 08/15/2007
Views: 112
General Rudolf Meister (Maister): Slovenian Military Figure
General Meister is by far the first historical military figure to be recognized by the country of Slovenia. Prior and during World War I, much of Slovenia was striving for independence from the Austrio-Hungarian empire. One of the most powerful industrial cities named Maribor, located in the northeastern section of Slovenia, led a crucial battle for independence from Austria. State-building began in Maribor in the mid-1700s and continued on into the nineteenth century. Much of its urban development was financed largely by German capital. “Slovene cultural and political life developed after the mid-nineteenth century, in the face of formidable German liberal assimilation pressures.” (Plut-Pregelj, Leopoldina, and Carole Rogel. Historical Dictionary of Slovenia. pg. 171, 1996)
General Meister is best known for his strength in the battle for Slovenian autonomy and the battle to keep Maribor within its boundaries. On November 1, 1918, General Rudolf Meister took full control of the Maribor garrison. Two days later, Austrio-Hungarian forces surrendered. By November 23, 1918, General Meister disarmed the German militia and secured the territory of Maribor for Slovenia. This marked the end of World War I and a new beginning for Slovenia and its territories.
Identity of Rider: General Meister
Material: Bronze
Position: One Hoof Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Name of artist: Not listed
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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