H.C. Ørsted Statue
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H.C. Ørsted Statue | Scientist memorial at Ørstedsparken in Copenhagen
H.C. Ørsted Statue
Scientist memorial in Ørstedsparken
H.C. Ørsted Statue (Statuen af H.C. Ørsted) stands in Ørstedsparken in Copenhagen as a tribute to the physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetism. The sculpture was created by Jens Adolf Jerichau and unveiled in 1876.
Ørsted is depicted standing with a scientific gesture, emphasising his contribution to science. Below him sit the three Nordic Norns – Urd, Verdande and Skuld. The monument is located in Ørstedsparken, named after H.C. Ørsted and his brother A.S. Ørsted, and represents both Denmark’s scientific heritage and the 19th century’s fascination with natural science.
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The memorial is one of the first sights visitors encounter when entering the park from the central entrance on Nørre Voldgade. Benches are placed around the statue, allowing visitors to sit and take in the many figures and intricate details of the work.