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Bust of Turóczi Mózes

Bust of Turóczi Mózes
Original function:
statue / memorial / relief
Current function:
statue / memorial / relief
Settlement:
Kézdivásárhely, Târgu Secuiesc
Address:
Strada Petőfi Sándor
Historical Hungarian county:
Háromszék
Country:
Romania
GPS coordinates:
46.0005393211, 26.1357680632
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History

Turóczi Mózes (1813-1896) was the assistant of the legendary Székely freedom fighter Gábor Áron. His foundry was located southwest of the main square of the town, between Petőfi Street and the small street named after him, behind his house that still exists today. A total of 64 of Gábor Áron's 70 cannons were cast here between January and July 1849. The cannons served the purpose of the Hungarian War of Independence. Two memorial plaques on the Turóczi House commemorate the cannon foundry. His bust was unveiled on 6 November 1993. It is the work of Vetró András.

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