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Preservation of Bayeux Tapestry

France · Government / Government of France. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1792Date range
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Chronological records

1792

Leonard Lambert-Leforestier1792

Bayeux · Government / Government of France

Lambert-Leforestier reportedly prevented the embroidery from being cut up for a military wagon covering.

Names involved

Leonard Lambert-Leforestier

Provenance

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