Photo Mug : Assassination of Leon Gambetta
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Assassination of Leon Gambetta
Leon Gambetta assassinated in his home by a Sister of the Free-Masons.
1890s
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Add a dash of history to your morning routine with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the captivating image "Assassination of Leon Gambetta" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic photograph, depicting the assassination of French statesman Leon Gambetta by a Sister of the Free-Masons in the 1890s, is now available to adorn your mug. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images that bring history to life, making it a unique and thought-provoking addition to your daily brew. Start your day with a reminder of the past, and enjoy your favorite beverage in style with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this chilling photograph from the 1890s, the moment of the assassination of Leon Gambetta is frozen in time. Gambetta, a prominent French statesman and leader of the Third French Republic, is seen lying on the floor of his study, surrounded by a group of intruders. The most striking figure among them is a woman, dressed in the habit of a Sister of the Free-Masons, holding a revolver in her hand. The assassination of Leon Gambetta on January 31, 1894, was a shocking and unexpected event. Gambetta, who had been in poor health for some time, had retired from public life and was living in seclusion at his home in Paris. Despite his retirement, he remained a target for political enemies, both domestic and foreign. The Sister of the Free-Masons, whose real identity remains a mystery to this day, was believed to be part of a secret society that sought to avenge the death of General Boulanger, a rival of Gambetta who had attempted a coup d'état in 1889. The assassin and her accomplices gained entry to Gambetta's home by posing as charity workers seeking donations for the poor. The assassination sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, both in France and abroad. Gambetta's death marked the end of an era in French politics and paved the way for the rise of new political forces. The incident also highlighted the growing influence of secret societies and their role in shaping political events. This photograph, taken shortly after the assassination, provides a haunting reminder of this dark chapter in French history. The image of Gambetta's lifeless body and the sinister figure of the Sister of the Free-Masons, gun in hand, is a chilling testament to the power of political violence and the dangers of hidden agendas.
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