A Historical Statue for Monochrome Weekend, Issue 40

I'm not sure who is the historical person depicted here. Can anyone tell me?

This is my entry for Monochrome Weekend Volume 2 Issue 40. My grateful thanks to Aileni and Dragonstar for hosting this wonderful site. To participate or view the world in monochrome, please click here.

A Healthy Morning Walk at KL Lake Gardens

This is my entry for the fun and wonderful weekly meme, Scenic Sunday #98. To participate or view other pictures around the world, click on the icon above.