Gambetta / Gill / Eclipse 70
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Gambetta / Gill / Eclipse 70
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman: escaping with a cabbage and a goat
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1838 1882 Cabbage Eclipse Escaping Fear Fleeing Gambetta Gill Goat Lawyer Leon Michel Running
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This intriguing photograph captures a historic moment in the life of Léon Michel Gambetta, a renowned French lawyer and statesman. The image, taken in 1882, shows Gambetta in a moment of haste and fear, fleeing with a cabbage and a goat during the infamous Eclipse 70 solar eclipse. Born in 1838 in Cognac, France, Gambetta rose to prominence as a lawyer and politician during the tumultuous years of the French Third Republic. His political career was marked by his fervent advocacy for the rights of the common people and his unwavering commitment to the Republic. However, this photograph reveals a more personal side to the man. The Eclipse 70 solar eclipse, which occurred on August 18, 1887, was a source of great fear and superstition in France. Many believed that solar eclipses were omens of impending disaster, and Gambetta, like many others, was reportedly terrified of the event. In an effort to escape the supposed danger, Gambetta is said to have fled Paris with a cabbage and a goat. The cabbage was believed to ward off evil spirits, while the goat was thought to be able to sense approaching danger. The photograph, taken as Gambetta made his escape, captures the intensity of his fear and the determination in his eyes. Despite the seemingly absurd circumstances of the photograph, it serves as a reminder of the human fears and superstitions that shaped history. Gambetta's story is a testament to the complexities of the human experience, and this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the life of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of French history.
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