Statue of Sir John Moore

The Statue of Sir John Moore is a bronze statue located in George Square in Glasgow.[1] It commemorates the British Army general John Moore of the Napoleonic Wars who was born and raised in the city. He became a national hero following his death during his victory at the Battle of Corunna in 1809.[2] The statue was designed by the English sculptor John Flaxman, a leading figure in the Royal Academy during the Regency era, and was erected in 1819 on a pedestal of Aberdeen granite.[3] It stands nearby the Scott Monument and a statue of another noted military commander Lord Clyde. In 1966 it was given Category A listing.[4]

References

  1. ^ Lindsay p.112
  2. ^ Barczewski p.28
  3. ^ "John Moore (1761–1809) | Art UK". artuk.org.
  4. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "George Square, Sir John Moore Statue (LB32698)". Retrieved 12 October 2025.

Bibliography

  • Barczewski, Stephanie L. Heroic Failure and the British.Yale University Press, 1 Jan 2016
  • Lindsay, Maurice. Glasgow: Fabric of a City. R. Hale, 2001.
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