Saint-Philippe-du-Roule in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Thomas Jefferson
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 25, 2024
1. Thomas Jefferson Marker
Thomas Jefferson
Ministre des Etats-Unis en France
1785 · 1789
President des Etats-Unis
1801 · 1809
Auteur de la déclaration de
l'independance américaine
Fondateur de
l'Université de Virginie
Cette plaque a été apposée le
13 avril 1919
par les soins des anciens élèves de l'Université de Virginie
Soldats de la guerre mondiale
en commemoration
du centenaire anniversaire
de la fondation de l'Universite
At this location resided Thomas Jefferson, United States Minister to France (1785-1789) and President of the United States (1801-1809) - Author of the declaration of American independence and Founder of the University of Virginia.
This plaque was erected on April 13, 1919 courtesy of University of Virginia alumni World War Soldiers in commemoration of the centennial of the founding of the University.
Erected 1919 by University of Virginia alumni World War Soldiers.
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Location. 48° 52.291′ N, 2° 18.199′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Philippe-du-Roule. Marker is on Avenue des Champs-Élysées, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, Île-de-France 75008, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Birlinger (here, next to this marker); Siégé de le Gouvernement de Catalogne en Exil / Seat of the Catalonian Government in Exile (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Raimu (about 150 meters away); Albert Santos Dumont (1873-1932) (about 180 meters away); André Prochasson (about 180 meters away); Judith Gautier (about 210 meters away); Patrice de Bellaigue (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Henri Harpignies (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Thomas Jefferson (Wikipedia).
Overview: Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801(Submitted on March 30, 2024.)to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Following the American Revolutionary War and prior to becoming president in 1801, Jefferson was the nation's first U.S. secretary of state under George Washington and then the nation's second vice president under John Adams.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 25, 20242. Thomas Jefferson Marker - wide viewThe Jefferson marker is visible here to the left of the entrance.
In Paris: On May 7, 1784, Jefferson was appointed by the Congress of the Confederation to join Benjamin Franklin and John Adams in Paris as Minister Plenipotentiary for Negotiating Treaties of Amity and Commerce with Great Britain and other countries. With his young daughter Patsy and two servants, he departed in July 1784, arriving in Paris the next month. Jefferson had Patsy educated at the Pentemont Abbey. Less than a year later he was assigned the additional duty of succeeding Franklin as Minister to France. French foreign minister Count de Vergennes commented, "You replace Monsieur Franklin, I hear." Jefferson replied, "I succeed. No man can replace him." During his five years in Paris, Jefferson played a leading role in shaping U.S. foreign policy.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 25, 2024
3. Thomas Jefferson Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
