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In 1483, Hans Waldmann was elected to the leading position of mayor of Zurich and was therefore one of the most powerful and wealthy Swiss people of his time. He was executed six years later in response to pressure by farmers who could not accept his land reform policies.
Located in Münsterhof plaza, on Lake Zurich side of the western approach to Münsterbrücke across from Fraumünster stands this equestrian statue atop a most imposing pedestal. On the side of the pedestal is inscribed his name, jobs (commander and statesman) and year of his death (1489).
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The equestrian monument in front of the Fraumünster church at Münsterbrücke was created by Hermann Haller. It was unveiled on 6 April 1937 by the Kämbel guild, aiming to rehabilitate Hans Waldmann, mayor of Zürich from 1482 to 1489 and their former dean, who they proposed had been the victim of a judicial murder. [3]
Nov 29, 2010 · Hans Waldmann (1435 – 6 April 1489) was mayor of Zurich and Swiss military leader. The equestrian monument in front of the Fraumünster (Waldmann monument) was unveiled on 6 April 1937 by the Kämbel guild, aiming to rehabilitate Waldmann who they proposed had been the victim of a judicial murder.
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