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Statue of Paul Bert, Hanoi, Indochina (Vietnam)
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Statue of Paul Bert, Hanoi, Indochina (Vietnam)
Statue of Paul Bert, Hanoi, Indochina (Vietnam). Paul Bert (1833-1886) was a French physiologist and liberalising politician. In 1886 he became Governor-General in French Indochina, but soon died of dysentery in Hanoi. Date: circa 1890
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Bert Died Governor Hanoi Hero Heroic Indo Indochina Liberal Physiologist Plinth Scientist Vietnam Vietnamese Dysentery
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This evocative photograph captures the stately presence of the Statue of Paul Bert in Hanoi, Indochina, circa 1890. The statue honors Paul Bert (1833-1886), a renowned French physiologist and liberalizing politician, who served as the Governor-General of French Indochina until his untimely death in Hanoi due to dysentery. Bert, a pioneering figure in the field of medicine, made significant contributions to the understanding of respiration and the effects of oxygen on the human body. His scientific discoveries earned him international acclaim and the Legion of Honor, France's highest decoration. As a liberalizing politician, Bert advocated for the rights of the colonized peoples and sought to improve their living conditions. His progressive policies, however, were not universally accepted by the French colonial administration, and his tenure as Governor-General was marked by political turmoil. Despite the challenges, Bert's commitment to social justice and scientific progress left a lasting impact on Indochina. The statue, which stands proudly on its plinth, is a testament to his heroic legacy and the enduring connection between France and Vietnam. The image of the statue, with its flag waving in the breeze, evokes a sense of history and the rich cultural exchange that characterized the Indochina region during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and multifaceted relationship between France and Vietnam, and the enduring influence of the past on the present.
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