Monument to Sadi Carnot

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Monument to Sadi Carnot, Presidential memorial at Place de la République, Dijon, France.

The monument features a central statue of President Sadi Carnot in an orator pose, flanked by allegorical figures of Fame and Sorrow.

Inaugurated in 1899 by President Émile Loubet, the memorial honors Sadi Carnot, the fifth President of France who was killed in 1894.

The sculptors Mathurin Moreau and Paul Gasq created the allegorical figures, with Fame holding a laurel crown above Carnot's likeness.

The monument stands in the center of Place de la République, surrounded by a water basin with fountains installed during 2012 renovations.

The rear section displays an altar to the homeland topped with flames, adding ceremonial elements to the memorial structure.

Location: Dijon

Creator: Mathurin Moreau, Paul Gasq

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 47.32665,5.04496

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56

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