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The Statue of Cecil Rhodes is a stone statue of British imperialist and founder of Rhodesia, Cecil Rhodes at Oriel College, Oxford, England. The statue was constructed in 1911 as part of the Rhodes Building on Oxford High Street. The statue has been controversial with calls for it to be removed.

History
The Rhodes Building of Oriel College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford, was constructed in 1911 following Rhodes leaving Oriel College 2% of his estate in his will when he died in 1902. The statue was added upon completion of construction. The statue, along with the rest of the building, was granted grade II* listed status in 1972.