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title: "Who created the Statue of Liberty?"  
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published: 2023-09-27  
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# Who created the Statue of Liberty?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

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**The [Statue of Liberty](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/34800/in-which-city-would-you-find-the-statue-of-liberty) was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.**

![Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, French sculptor](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQVPuMxUyfIOxKnZTFEy2qXtxwEc-UT0V9nGR8tFBJ8otY7mN5H6PbRUwPMqveN)

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, French sculptor

- Bartholdi was inspired by the Roman goddess Libertas, who represented liberty and [freedom](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2171/4-astronauts-are-returned-from-the-international-space-station-by-a-spacex-capsule). He wanted to create a statue that would symbolize the friendship between [France](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1937/france-s-undeclared-pools-were-uncovered-by-ai-technology) and the [United States](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85733/lifestyle-differences-between-india-and-united-states).
- Bartholdi [began working](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/42813/what-was-thomas-edison-s-first-job-how-old-was-he-when-began-working) on the Statue of Liberty in 1870. He worked on the [design](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/126148/the-way-to-merge-psd-style-and-design-in-to-reactive-html) for several years, and he traveled to the United States in 1871 to select a site for the statue. He chose Bedloe's Island, which is now known as Liberty Island.
- The Statue of Liberty was constructed in France from 1875 to 1884. It was then disassembled and shipped to the United States in 1885. The statue was reassembled on Liberty Island and dedicated on [October](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2486/whatsapp-banned-over-23-million-indian-accounts-and-8-1-million-users-in-october) 28, 1886.
- The Statue of Liberty is one of the most [iconic landmarks](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85243/exploring-the-iconic-landmarks-and-natural-wonders-in-the-united-states) in the world. It is a symbol of freedom and hope for [people](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2295/more-people-need-to-monitor-this-crucial-metric-for-heart-health) all over the globe.
- Bartholdi's design for the Statue of Liberty is truly remarkable. The statue is over 150 feet tall and weighs over 200 tons. It is made of copper sheets that are riveted together. The copper sheets were originally brown, but they have turned [green](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/95829/think-green-sustainable-design-considerations-for-commercial-buildings) over time due to oxidation.

The Statue of Liberty is a testament to Bartholdi's skill and creativity. It is a truly inspiring work of art.


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