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Willem VS
November 18, 2024
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The Colonne de la Défense in Valenciennes is a monument erected to commemorate the heroic defence of the city in 1793. The monument was designed by Gustave Crauk and unveiled in 1902. The column is made of granite and is decorated with bronze bas-reliefs depicting the heroic defence of the city during the First War of the Coalition.
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Elevation 70 m
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