Faidherbe
Britishnoun
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In Saint-Louis, the Faidherbe statue is just one element of the general’s legacy.
From New York Times • May 5, 2022
The uncertainty around the Faidherbe statue echoes the reckoning that has gripped Senegal, a West African nation of 17 million people that became independent from France in 1960.
From New York Times • May 5, 2022
Under his feet, carved into the stone of a massive pedestal, a message read: “To its governor Faidherbe, Senegal is grateful.”
From New York Times • May 5, 2022
Even his home city, Lille, is debating the future of a Faidherbe statue in its central square.
From New York Times • May 5, 2022
The Germans, who had been greatly impressed by the solidity of his army, did not pursue him far, and Faidherbe was preparing for a fresh effort when he received orders to suspend hostilities.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various
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