Alexander the Great - Annapolis, MD
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N 38° 59.002 W 076° 29.155
18S E 371298 N 4315980
One of many monuments at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Also known as the "Macedonian Monument".
Waymark Code: WM14VJ3
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2021
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Taken from Wikipedia, "The Macedonian Monument is on the campus of the United States Naval Academy, across the street from Mahan Hall, at the end of Stribling Walk. The monument's sculpture is the figurehead of HMS Macedonian, captured by Stephen Decatur and the American frigate United States in the opening days of the War of 1812. Also known as Alexander the Great and the Figurehead of Hans Macedonian, the wooden sculpture dates to circa 1810. It came to the Academy in 1875."
Monarch Ranking: King / Queen
Proper Title and Name of Monarch: King of Macedon
Country or Empire of Influence: Macedon
Website for additonal information: [Web Link]
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