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The statue of Richard Hooker (1554-1600), born in Exeter and said to be "The Father of Anglicanism". Originally carved out of pure white marble.
The statue is carved out of white 'pentilicon' marble, by Alfred Drury RA (1856-1944), at a cost of a thousand guineas, paid for by Mr R Hooker of Weston Super Mare, a descendent of an uncle of Hooker's. The statue was unveiled on October 25th 1907. It depicts the 'Judicious Hooker' as he was known, seated with his book. The statue is situated on a plinth made from granite from Blackingstone Quarry, Moretonhampstead, and stands in the centre of the ancient Cathedral common burial ground.
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