Title
Léon Gambetta.
Caption
Léon Gambetta (1838-1882). French lawyer and politician. Opposed to the imperial regime, he fought for complete freedom of the press, separation of Church and State, and the introduction of income taxes. A Republican who did not support the Franco-Prussian War, he repudiated the amnesty of the Communards. He served as deputy, President of the Chamber of Deputies, President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Engraving.
Info+
Photo12.com - Elk-Opid
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO07031_122
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
5,7Mb (319,0Kb) / 3,7in x 5,9in / 1115 x 1780 (300dpi)