Just across from the Fraumünster the statue commemorates Hans Waldmann (1435 - 1489), once general and mayor of Zurich. That may not be so surprising now, but at the time of his death a statue would have been out of the question. Originating from a simple background, he defeated Charles, Duke of Burgundy, in 1477. Later on however, his popularity waned and he was sentenced and beheaded.