Charles Sargeant Jagger
Charles Sargeant Jagger MC ARA (17 December 1885 – 16 November 1934) was a British sculptor who, following active service in the First World War, sculpted many works on the theme of war. He is best known for his war memorials, especially the Royal Artillery Memorial at Hyde Park Corner and the Great Western Railway War Memorial in Paddington Railway Station. He also designed several other monuments around Britain and other parts of the world.
Charles Sargeant Jagger | |
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Detail from Jagger's Royal Artillery Memorial | |
| Born | 17 December 1885 Kilnhurst, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 16 November 1934 (aged 48) London, England |
| Education | Sheffield School of Art, Royal College of Art |
| Known for | sculpture, relief |
| Notable work | Royal Artillery Memorial, London Henry Mond, 2nd Baron Melchett |
| Awards | British Prix de Rome, Military Cross |
| Patron(s) | Imperial War Graves Commission (now Commonwealth War Graves Commission) |
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