Monday, September 1, 2014

Le Sergent Hoff

Statue of Ignace Hoff by Auguste Bartholdi, Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris

Statue of Ignace Hoff by Auguste Bartholdi
Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, (Père Lachaise Cemetery)
Quartier du Père-Lachaise, 20th arrondissement
Paris, July 2014

“Sergeant Hoff, who has just died in Paris, was one of the popular figures in the siege of Paris. His name was a synonym for daring, and because of the number and character of his exploits he was, until his existence in flesh and blood was established, believed to be a myth, or the embodiment of ruse.” (Noted French Soldier Dead, Los Angeles Herald, 25 June 1902)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

thanks for visiting my blog :)
neat statue :)