The Volunteer of 1792
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| The Volunteer of 1792 | |
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.jpg) The Volunteer of 1792 in Remiremont | |
| Artist | Paul-François Choppin |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
The Volunteer of 1792 (French: Le Volontaire de 1792) is a statue created in 1899 by the sculptor Paul-François Choppin.
The statue was commissioned to honor the inhabitants of the district of Remiremont who were the first volunteers to defend their homeland during the chaos of 1792.[1] It has become the emblem of the city and stands at the intersection of rue Charles-de-Gaulle and rue de la Xavée, in the city of Remiremont in the Vosges department.
From the ranks of these first volunteers emerged General Humbert, a native of Saint-Nabord, hired on 10 August 1792 and appointed Brigadier General on 9 April 1794 at the age of 26.
The statue and its base have been listed as historical monuments since 27 February 1996.[2] The base bears on one side the inscription "A volunteer of 1792" and on another "State gift 1899".