MCGILL, James statue inside the Roddick gates at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada by David Roper-Curzon

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This bronze statue of James McGill, founder of McGill University, is located inside the Roddick Gates at McGill University in Montreal. Created by sculptor David Roper-Curzon, it was unveiled in 1996 to mark the university's 175th anniversary. James McGill was a prominent fur trader, merchant, magistrate, and legislator in Lower Canada. The statue honors his contributions to Montreal and the university's foundation.