Fountain of the Federation - Toulon, France - Grand Opening on Waymarking.com

The plaque reads:

"Ce monument élevé en 1889 en l'honneur du centenaire de la Révolution française par la fédération républicaine du Var, a été inauguré le 20 avril 1890 par Mr Carnot président de la République, Mr Fouroux étant maire de Toulon"

Translation:

"This monument, built in 1889 in honor of the centenary of the French Revolution by the Republican Federation of the Var, was inaugurated on 20 April 1890 by Mr Carnot President of the Republic, Mr Fouroux being Mayor of Toulon."

The Fountain of the Federation, inaugurated by President Carnot in 1890, marks the centenary of the French Revolution. It depicts three figures carved from Calissane stone and representing Freedom (center), Force (left) and Justice (right).

"The French Revolution was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France that lasted from 1789 until 1799, and was partially carried forward by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French Empire." (visit link)

"Marie François Sadi Carnot (11 August 1837 – 25 June 1894) was a French statesman and the fifth president of the Third Republic. He served as the President of France from 1887 until his assassination in 1894." (visit link)

What was opened/inaugurated?: The Fountain of the Federation Who was that opened/inaugurated it?: Marie François Sadi Carnot Date of the opening/inauguration?: 20 April 1890 Website about the location: [Web Link] Website about the person: [Web Link]

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