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The statue of Marshal Joffre, built by the sculptor Raymond Sudre, was inaugurated | The statue of Marshal Joffre, built by the sculptor Raymond Sudre, was inaugurated | ||
− | in October 1933 as a tribute to the marshal who, | + | in October 1933 as a tribute to the marshal who, from 1899 to 1905, re-organised |
the whole town which became a strong naval base. | the whole town which became a strong naval base. | ||
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− | Joffre | + | '''Joseph Jacques Césaire Joffre''' (12 January 1852 – 3 January 1931)<br> |
− | + | French General<br> | |
− | + | Tombouctou 1894<br> | |
− | Tombouctou 1894 | + | Diego Suarez 1903<br> |
− | Diego Suarez 1903 | + | La Marne 1914<br> |
− | La Marne 1914 |
Revision as of 06:03, 4 November 2011
Joffre Square is a popular viewpoint and meeting place amongst the people of Diego Suarez, in the north of Madagascar. Overlooking the harbour, one can see Cap Diego, a former military station, on the other side of the bay.
A sign next to the monument reads: The statue of Marshal Joffre, built by the sculptor Raymond Sudre, was inaugurated in October 1933 as a tribute to the marshal who, from 1899 to 1905, re-organised the whole town which became a strong naval base.
Joffre Square used to be a focal point for receiving the optical signals transmitted from Cap D'Ambre. It has always been a favourite viewpoint, and even today Antsiranana people come here to watch the ships sail in... and out of the harbour.
Joseph Jacques Césaire Joffre (12 January 1852 – 3 January 1931)
French General
Tombouctou 1894
Diego Suarez 1903
La Marne 1914