Renan Statue
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Renan Statue
When a statue of Ernest Renan is erected in the marketplace of Treguier, Bretagne, the populace object, and gendarmes have to intervene. Date: 1903
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Bretagne Erected Ernest Gendarmes Marketplace Populace Renan Intervene Treguier
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In the quaint marketplace of Treguier, a small town nestled in the heart of Brittany, France, an unexpected event unfolded in 1903. The town's authorities, in their pursuit of honoring local history, decided to erect a statue of renowned scholar and historian, Ernest Renan. Renan, a native of Treguier, was a celebrated figure for his groundbreaking work on the history of the Jews and the origins of the French language. However, the populace of Treguier did not share the same enthusiasm for the proposed statue. Renan's liberal views on religion and his critical stance towards the Catholic Church were still a contentious issue in the predominantly Catholic region of Brittany. The prospect of a statue honoring a man who challenged religious orthodoxy was met with strong opposition. As the news of the planned statue spread, the town was soon filled with heated debates and protests. The tension reached a boiling point when a group of local residents took matters into their own hands and attempted to prevent the erection of the statue. The situation quickly escalated, and the gendarmes were called in to maintain order. Despite the resistance, the authorities were determined to see the statue through. The gendarmes managed to secure the area and erect the statue under heavy guard. The scene that unfolded in the marketplace of Treguier that day was a stark reminder of the deep-rooted religious and political tensions that still existed in France at the turn of the 20th century. The Renan statue, a symbol of intellectual and academic freedom, remains in the marketplace of Treguier to this day, standing as a testament to the complex history of this small Breton town. The events of 1903 serve as a reminder of the power of controversy and the enduring importance of intellectual and academic freedom.
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