| Statue of Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz | |
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 The sculpture in 2016 | |
| Subject | Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
The statue of Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz is a bronze sculpture installed at Zietenplatz in Berlin, Germany. [1]
| Statue of Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz | |
|---|---|
| The sculpture in 2016 | |
| Subject | Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
The statue of Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz is a bronze sculpture installed at Zietenplatz in Berlin, Germany. [1]
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