SAINT-BEAT-LEZ

STATUE DU MARECHAL GALIENI

The statue of Marshal Gallieni was made of Carrara marble by the sculptor Auguste Maillard.

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Inaugurated in 1921 in Saint-Béat-Lez, his birthplace. It stands on a pedestal of grey Saint-Béat marble, showcasing the local stone.
This commemorative work pays tribute to Gallieni’s decisive role in the history of France, particularly during the First World War.
Born on 24 April 1849 in Saint-Béat, he died on 27 May 1916 in Versailles.
He contributed to the victory at the Marne in September 1914 by requisitioning all motor and horse-drawn vehicles and taxis in Paris.
Joseph Gallieni was posthumously elevated to the rank of Marshal of France shortly after his death in 1916.

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