Île Saint-Louis in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Léon Bourgeois
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022
1. Léon Bourgeois Marker
Ici est né
Léon Bourgeois
1851 - 1925
Homme politique français
Premier Président de la Société des Nations en 1919
Prix Nobel de la Paix en 1920
Père du Solidarisme
Here was born
Léon Bourgeois
1851 - 1925
French politician
First President of the League of Nations in 1919
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1920
Father of Solidarisme
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1851.
Location. 48° 51.067′ N, 2° 21.524′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Île Saint-Louis. It is on Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, Paris, Île-de-France 75004, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philippe Lebon (here, next to this marker); Henri Dutilleux (here, next to this marker); Vladimir Lossky (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Lederman (within shouting distance of this marker); A.V. Geoffroy-Dechaume (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Baudelaire (1821 - 1867)
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Also see . . .
1. Léon Bourgeois (Wikipedia).
Overview: Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois ( 21 May 1851 – 29 September 1925) was a French statesman. His ideas influenced the Radical Party regarding a wide range of issues. He promoted progressive taxation such as progressive income taxes and social insurance schemes, along with economic equality, expanded educational opportunities, and cooperative solidarism. In foreign policy, he called for a strong League of Nations, and the maintenance of peace through compulsory arbitration, controlled disarmament, economic sanctions, and perhaps an international military force.(Submitted on February 7, 2023.)
2. Léon Bourgeois Biographical (The Nobel Prize).
Overview: Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois (May 21, 1851-September 29, 1925), the «spiritual father» of the League of Nations, was a man of prodigious capabilities and diversified interests. A statesman, jurist, artist, and scholar, Léon Bourgeois, in the course of a long career, held almost every major office available in the French government of the Third Republic… The culmination of Bourgeois’ career came in 1920 when he assumed the presidency of the French Senate,(Submitted on February 7, 2023.)was unanimously elected the first president of the Council of the League of Nations, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 20222. Léon Bourgeois Marker - wide viewThe upper marker is for Henri Dutilleux, while the lower is for Bourgeois.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022
3. Léon Bourgeois Marker - wider view
Bain News Service (courtesy of the Library of Congress)
4. Léon Bourgeois
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
