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Alphonse de Lamartine

Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine, chevalier de Pratz
Mâcon 1790 - Paris 1869
French writer, poet and politician who was instrumental in the foundation of the Second Republic and the continuation of the Tricolore as the flag of France
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1913

Description

Stone ust in a niche in the front façade of the town hall.

Inscription(s)

ALPHONSE de LAMARTINE
député de bergues
1833 - 1839

Annotation

The bust was erected at the occasion of the 80st anniversary of Lamartine's election as deputy for Bergues.

Biography

Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine (Mâcon 21 October 1790 - Paris 28 February 1869), French writer, poet and politician who was instrumental in the foundation of the Second Republic.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Locatie (N 50°58'6" - E 2°26'1") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frnp023; Photograph: 26 August 2011
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