Edward Hodges Baily | |
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| Born | 10 March 1788 Bristol, England |
| Died | 22 May 1867 (aged 79) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Notable work | Nelson's Column |
| Awards | FRS, Turner Gold Medal |
Edward Hodges Baily RA FRS (10 March 1788 – 22 May 1867; sometimes misspelled Bailey) was a prolific British sculptor responsible for numerous public monuments, portrait busts, statues and exhibition pieces as well as works in silver. He carved friezes for both the Marble Arch and Buckingham Palace in London. His numerous statues of public figures include that of Horatio Nelson on top of Nelson's Column and Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey on Grey's Monument in Newcastle upon Tyne. Throughout his career Baily was responsible for creating a number of monuments and memorials for British churches and cathedrals, including several in St Paul's Cathedral.