Montparnasse in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Square Jacques Antoine 1896
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024
1. Square Jacques Antoine 1896 Marker
An 18th century architect, Jacques-Denis Antoine drew up the plans of the current Hôtel de la Monnaie (i.e., the mint). During the revolution, he was accused of digging a tunnel connecting that building to the Seine River so that the English could steal French gold, and he spent a short stay in La Force Prison. Concerning the monument erected in memory of Raspail, a politician of the 18th century, there remains only the base.
Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 2014.
Location. 48° 50.085′ N, 2° 19.896′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Montparnasse. It is at the intersection of Place Denfert-Rochereau and Rue Froidevaux, on the right when traveling north on Place Denfert-Rochereau. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75014, 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.
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Also see . . .
1. Jacques Denis Antoine (Wikipedia).
Overview: Jacques Denis Antoine (6 August 1733, Paris - 24 August 1801) was a French architect, whose most notable masterwork is the Hôtel des Monnaies in Paris, which gained him entrance to the Académie royale d'architecture in 1776. He is also known for his work on private residences such as the Château of Buisson de May in Normandy, built from 1781 to 1783. Most of his works are in the Neoclassical architectural style.(Submitted on May 10, 2024.)
2. François-Vincent Raspail (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024
2. Square Jacques Antoine 1896 Marker - wide view
The park is now an Espace canin - a dog park.
Overview: François-Vincent Raspail, L.L.D., M.D. (25 January 1794 – 7 January 1878) was a French chemist, naturalist, physician, physiologist, attorney, and socialist politician.(Submitted on May 10, 2024.)
3. Square Jacques-Antoine - Espace canin (Wikipedia, in French).
Excerpt (in translation): Since January 1, 2014, it has been the first “caniparc”, a green space reserved for free-roaming dogs, in Paris.(Submitted on May 10, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024
3. Monument for François-Vincent Raspail (base with statue missing)
Visible is the inscription “A F.V. Raspail, 1796-1878”.
Photographed by F.F., Paris, circa 1920
4. Monument for F.V. Raspail (with statue)
Although the marker only notes his political career, Raspail is also recognized for his work in biology, having been one of the early proponents of cell theory.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
