Faubourg-Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Anatole de la Forge
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2023
1. Anatole de la Forge Marker
The attached bust is by the sculptor Aimé Millet.
est ne dans cette maison
le 2 avril 1820
Anatole de la Forge was born in this house on April 2, 1820.
Erected 1900 by Ville de Paris.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1820.
Location. 48° 52.448′ N, 2° 20.789′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Faubourg-Montmartre. Marker is at the intersection of Cité de Travise and Rue Richer, on the left when traveling north on Cité de Travise. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75009, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Max Aub (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugène Sartory (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Ferrer i Guardia (within shouting distance of this marker); Eglise Saint-Eugène / Saint Eugene Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Les Folies-Bergère (about 120 meters
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Also see . . . Anatole de La Forge (Wikipedia, in French).
Overview (in translation): Anatole de La Forge, born April 2, 1820 in Paris, where he died in the 17th arrondissement on June 6, 1892, was a French journalist and politician.(Submitted on October 6, 2023.)
As Prefect of National Defense: On September 4, 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War, he became prefect of national defense. He acquired the nickname "defender of Saint-Quentin" for having forced to retreat, at the head of the national guards, firefighters and snipers, a column of Prussian soldiers who had come to invade and occupy the city, on October 8, 1870. During this day, he received a serious leg injury. The government congratulated him on his brilliant conduct and named him an officer of the Legion of Honor. Some time later, an army corps having made an offensive return and the defense committee having opposed a second resumption of arms, he preferred to resign as prefect, and went to Léon Gambetta in Tours.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2023
2. Anatole de la Forge Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
