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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu (Father of Nation),
Porbandar, Gujarat 1869 - New Delhi 1948
the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world
(Wikipedia)

Gautam Pal
2007

Description

Bronze statue of Gandhi reading a book.

Inscription(s)

"ma vie est mon message"

"my life is my message"

MAHATMA GANDHI
(1869-1948)

offert a la ville de geneve
par la republique de l'inde en 2007

Signed: Gautam Pal

Sculptor

Gautam Pal (1949), sculptor from Calcutta, India (Website).

Locatie (N 46°13'30" - E 6°8'14") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: chge056; Photograph: 6 June 2013
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