Édouard René de Laboulaye
French politician (1811–1883) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Laboulaye" redirects here. For the Argentine city, see Laboulaye, Córdoba.
Édouard René Lefèbvre de Laboulaye (French pronunciation: [edwaʁ ʁəne ləfɛvʁ də labulɛ]; 18 January 1811 – 25 May 1883) was a French jurist, poet, author and anti-slavery activist. Attentive observer of the political life of the United States and admirer of the American constitution, he originated the idea of a statue presented by the French people to the United States that resulted in the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
Quick Facts Administrator of the Collège de France, Senator for life ...
Édouard René de Laboulaye | |
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Administrator of the Collège de France | |
In office 1876 – 25 May 1883 | |
Senator for life | |
In office 1875 – 25 May 1883 | |
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Born | (1811-01-18)18 January 1811 Paris, France |
Died | 25 May 1883(1883-05-25) (aged 72) Paris, France |
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Children | Paulin de Laboulaye |
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