Statue of Charles II, Edinburgh
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The Statue of Charles II in Edinburgh is an equestrian monument depicting the restored Stuart king, prominently situated in the historic heart of the city.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Statue of Charles II, Edinburgh canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7277920 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Statue of Charles II, Edinburgh Context triple: [Parliament Square, Edinburgh, hasLandmark, Statue of Charles II, Edinburgh]
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A.
Burns Monument, Edinburgh
Burns Monument, Edinburgh is a 19th-century memorial on Regent Road dedicated to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, notable for its classical temple-style architecture and prominent hilltop setting overlooking the city.
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B.
Robert Burns statue
The Robert Burns statue is a public monument honoring the famed 18th-century Scottish poet, typically depicting him in a reflective pose and serving as a cultural landmark.
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C.
St Christopher statue
The St Christopher statue is a medieval sculpture depicting the patron saint of travelers, notable for its religious symbolism and historical craftsmanship.
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statue of King Charles II
The statue of King Charles II is a prominent monument honoring the monarch, situated at the heart of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.
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E.
Dugald Stewart Monument
The Dugald Stewart Monument is a prominent neoclassical memorial on Edinburgh’s skyline, dedicated to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart and known for its picturesque, temple-like design.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Statue of Charles II, Edinburgh Target entity description: The Statue of Charles II in Edinburgh is an equestrian monument depicting the restored Stuart king, prominently situated in the historic heart of the city.
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A.
Burns Monument, Edinburgh
Burns Monument, Edinburgh is a 19th-century memorial on Regent Road dedicated to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, notable for its classical temple-style architecture and prominent hilltop setting overlooking the city.
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B.
Robert Burns statue
The Robert Burns statue is a public monument honoring the famed 18th-century Scottish poet, typically depicting him in a reflective pose and serving as a cultural landmark.
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C.
St Christopher statue
The St Christopher statue is a medieval sculpture depicting the patron saint of travelers, notable for its religious symbolism and historical craftsmanship.
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D.
statue of King Charles II
The statue of King Charles II is a prominent monument honoring the monarch, situated at the heart of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.
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E.
Dugald Stewart Monument
The Dugald Stewart Monument is a prominent neoclassical memorial on Edinburgh’s skyline, dedicated to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart and known for its picturesque, temple-like design.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
equestrian statue
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outdoor sculpture ⓘ |
| accessibleTo | public ⓘ |
| country | Scotland ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Charles II of England ⓘ |
| depicts |
Charles II of England
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horse ⓘ |
| genre | equestrian monument ⓘ |
| hasArtisticTheme |
Restoration era
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monarchy ⓘ royal power ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
symbol of royal authority in Edinburgh
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tourist attraction in Edinburgh ⓘ |
| hasDepictionStyle | Baroque-influenced sculpture ⓘ |
| hasFunction | civic landmark ⓘ |
| hasPedestal | stone base with inscriptions ⓘ |
| hasSetting | civic square ⓘ |
| hasType |
historic monument
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royal statue ⓘ |
| hasView |
Parliament House, Edinburgh
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St Giles’ Cathedral west front ⓘ
linked to:
St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
|
| heritageDesignation |
Category A listed structure
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listed building (Scotland) ⓘ |
| imageSubject |
king in Roman-style dress
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king wearing classical-style armour ⓘ |
| inception | 17th century ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Edinburgh
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Old Town, Edinburgh ⓘ
linked to:
Old Town of Edinburgh
Parliament Square, Edinburgh ⓘ historic centre of Edinburgh ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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linked to:
High Street, Edinburgh
St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh ⓘ |
| locatedOn |
Royal Mile (Edinburgh) vicinity
ⓘ
linked to:
Royal Mile
|
| material |
bronze
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stone pedestal ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being an early equestrian statue in Scotland
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prominent position in Parliament Square ⓘ |
| orientation | outdoors ⓘ |
| partOf |
heritage of Edinburgh Old Town
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public art in Edinburgh ⓘ |
| represents | Restoration of the Stuart monarchy ⓘ |
| subjectPosition | mounted on horseback ⓘ |
| usedFor |
commemoration
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public display ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Statue of Charles II, Edinburgh Description of subject: The Statue of Charles II in Edinburgh is an equestrian monument depicting the restored Stuart king, prominently situated in the historic heart of the city.
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