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- 20 September 1914On 20 September 1914, German shellfire burned, damaged and destroyed important parts of the magnificent Cathedral of Reims, seat of the Archdiocese of Reims, where once the Kings of France were anointed and crowned.
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Construction of the present Reims Cathedral began in the 13th century and concluded in the 14th century. A prominent example of High Gothic architecture, it was built to replace an earlier church destroyed by fire in 1210. Although little damaged during the French Revolution, the present cathedral saw extensive … See more
Notre-Dame de Reims , known in English as Reims Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the French city of the same name, the archiepiscopal see of the Archdiocese of Reims. The cathedral was dedicated to the See more
• c. 250-300 - Saint Sixtus of Reims is recorded as the first bishop of Reims
• 314 -A Cathedral of the Holy Apostles, built by Bishop … See moreWest façade
The west façade, the entry to the cathedral, particularly glorifies royalty. Most of it was completed at the same time, giving it an unusual unity of style. It is harmonic or balanced, with two towers of equal height and … See moreInterior of west façade
In the interior of the west façade, much of the original glass remains, though it has gone through several restorations. The centre of the west … See more5th century – the Merovingian Cathedral
The settlement of a tribe of Gauls called the Remes, named Durocortorum, had been recorded by Julius Caesar in his accounts of the See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Smarthistory – Fact and fiction: The explosion of Reims Cathedral ...
See more on smarthistory.orgWorld War I officially started July 28, 1914. Originally it was believed that the “situation” would clear itself up by no later than Christmastime. Instead, it took over four long and grueling years, and resulted in more than 15 million deaths. Early on in the conflict, the German army moved into northeastern French territory. This w…The Destruction of the Cathedral of Reims, 1914
Jul 23, 2014 · On 20 September 1914, German shellfire burned, damaged and destroyed important parts of the magnificent Cathedral of Reims, seat of the Archdiocese of Reims, where once the Kings of France were anointed and …
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Apr 19, 2019 · Around 300 German shells smashed into Notre Dame de Reims after its initial fire; around 85 percent of buildings in the city were destroyed as well. By the end of the war, the famous cathedral...
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The city of Reims saw significant destruction, and both civilian and military casualties. But no event ignited indignation as did the bombing of the much-venerated Notre-Dame de Reims. …
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It burned down on May 6, 1210 and was totally destroyed. A year later, Archbishop Aubry de Humbert ordered the construction of the new walls of the present Gothic edifice on the site of …
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The city of Reims saw significant destruction, and both civilian and military casualties. But no event ignited indignation as did the bombing of the much-venerated Notre-Dame de Reims. The cathedral was first hit by shell fire on …
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Jan 23, 2015 · After the first shelling on September 4, 1914, the city was bombarded by the German army more heavily on the 18 th and 19 th. In the course of these attacks, the cathedral took fire. The wooden roof burned, …
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Sep 19, 2014 · Shrapnel and collapsing structural elements shattered stained glass windows and destroyed pillars and statuary on both sides of the cathedral, decapitating the famous “smiling angel” of Reims.
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Apr 26, 2018 · The massive cathedral in Reims, where generations of French kings were once crowned, was partially destroyed by bombardment during the First World War. The roof collapsed, leaving only the intricate Gothic façade. …
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Jun 19, 2019 · The shelling of Rheims Cathedral in the First World War was a split-second military decision – but one that would have huge consequences. The burning cathedral became a symbol of the cultural...
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Nov 2, 2023 · A significant restoration of the cathedral was undertaken during the 1740s, half a century before revolutionaries deconsecrated the cathedral and declared it to be a Temple of …
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The cathedral, which was begun in 1211 under the auspices of Archbishop Aubry de Humbert and designer Jean d’Orbais, was modeled on Chartres Cathedral (begun about 1194) and was …
The Tragic and Triumphant History of the Reims Cathedral in France
Reims Cathedral in France has seen peace time and devastating destruction during WWI, but the Notre-Dame de Reims is not so easily broken. It will always rise again.
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Jun 18, 2021 · The early Gothic Cathedral in Reims was eventually destroyed by a fire on May 6, 1210.
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By 1919 the Cathedral was a shambles, its 400-ton lead roof melted, nearly all of its great stained-glass windows blown out, 24 of its 35 ancient statues wrecked, all its flying buttresses...
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Description: The present Reims Cathedral, or Notre-Dame de Reims, was built after the previous cathedral burned down in 1210. Fire also destroyed the original roof and the spires in 1481. …
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Dec 1, 2014 · A €3.5m project to restore damage to the western façade of Notre-Dame de Reims, caused by German bombs hitting the Medieval cathedral in the northern French city during the …
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Notre-Dame de Reims (Our Lady of Reims) is the seat of the Archdiocese of Reims, where the kings of France were crowned. The cathedral replaced an older church, destroyed by fire in …
We can distinguish between and explain two kinds of anomalies in the cathedral plan: one the one hand, buttress rotations and chapel displacements that appear to have resulted from errors in …
Les restaurations de Notre-Dame de Reims (1919-1938). Une …
6 days ago · L’incendie de la cathédrale de Reims le 19 septembre 1914 soulève l’indignation internationale qui l’intègre au patrimoine de l’humanité. Sortie endommagée mais non détruite …
She Was Chosen to Help Rebuild Notre-Dame. Then Fire Hit Her …
5 days ago · Claire Tabouret, an artist in Los Angeles, was chosen to create new stained glass windows for the Paris cathedral. She never expected fires to shatter her sense of safety in …
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