MIRANDA, Francisco de on Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Lorenzo Gonzalez

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This bronze sculpture by Lorenzo Gonzalez on Philadelphia's Franklin Parkway commemorates Francisco de Miranda, a Venezuelan revolutionary who participated in the American Revolution, French Revolution, and Latin American emancipation. The memorial features plaques with quotes highlighting Miranda's political insight and his connections to the United States. It honors his legacy as a 'Great Soldier of Freedom' and underscores his unique role in multiple historic struggles for independence.