Marianne | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 2018-12-06

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Marianne


00:01:10 1 History
00:03:14 1.1 The First Republic
00:07:24 1.2 The Second Republic
00:08:58 1.3 The Second Empire
00:09:29 1.4 The Third Republic
00:12:09 1.5 Fifth Republic
00:13:28 2 Origin of the name
00:15:53 3 Models
00:18:07 4 Government logo
00:19:03 5 Debate about Islamic dress
00:20:46 6 Gallery
00:20:54 7 See also



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Marianne (pronounced [maʁjan]) is a national symbol of the French Republic, a personification of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty.
Marianne is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honour in town halls and law courts. She symbolizes the Triumph of the Republic, a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris, and is represented with another Parisian statue in the Place de la République. Her profile stands out on the official government logo of the country, is engraved on French euro coins and appears on French postage stamps; it was also featured on the former franc currency. Marianne is one of the most prominent symbols of the French Republic, and is officially used on most government documents.
Marianne is a significant republican symbol. As a national icon she represents opposition to monarchy and the championship of freedom and democracy against all forms of oppression. Other national symbols of France include the tricolor flag, the national motto Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, the national anthem "La Marseillaise", as well as the coat of arms and the official Great Seal of France.