| Statue of Robert Raikes | |
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 The statue in 2013 | |
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| Subject | Robert Raikes |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 43°39′39.3″N79°23′31.4″W / 43.660917°N 79.392056°W | |
A statue of Robert Raikes is installed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [1]
| Statue of Robert Raikes | |
|---|---|
| The statue in 2013 | |
| | |
| Subject | Robert Raikes |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 43°39′39.3″N79°23′31.4″W / 43.660917°N 79.392056°W | |
A statue of Robert Raikes is installed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [1]
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