1867 Exposition Universelle
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The 1867 Exposition Universelle was a major world's fair held in Paris under Napoleon III that showcased industrial, cultural, and technological achievements from around the globe.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Exposition Universelle of 1867 | 1 |
| Exposition universelle d'art et d'industrie de 1867 | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
historical event
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international exposition ⓘ world's fair ⓘ |
| architect | Frédéric Le Play ⓘ |
| city | Paris ⓘ |
| commissionerGeneral | Frédéric Le Play ⓘ |
| continent | Europe ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| culturalImpact |
promoted image of Paris as a modern capital
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showcased global industrial competition ⓘ |
| endDate | 1867-11-03 ⓘ |
| followedBy | 1878 Exposition Universelle ⓘ |
| hostedBy |
Second Empire of France
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Second French Empire
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| hostNationRuler |
Napoleon III of France
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surface form:
Napoleon III
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| included |
agricultural exhibits
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colonial displays ⓘ fine arts exhibitions ⓘ industrial machinery displays ⓘ scientific instruments ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of international exhibitions
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later world’s fairs in Paris ⓘ |
| introduced | new forms of steel and machinery ⓘ |
| languageOfOfficialTitle | French ⓘ |
| location | Champ de Mars ⓘ |
| mainBuildingType | elliptical exhibition building ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
classification of exhibits by industry and theme
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national pavilions built by participating countries ⓘ |
| numberOfParticipatingCountries | more than 40 ⓘ |
| numberOfVisitors | over 9,000,000 ⓘ |
| officialName |
1867 Exposition Universelle
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Exposition universelle d'art et d'industrie de 1867
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| openingYear | 1867 ⓘ |
| organizedUnder |
Napoleon III of France
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Napoleon III
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| politicalContext | height of the Second French Empire ⓘ |
| precededBy |
Exposition Universelle of 1855
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surface form:
1855 Exposition Universelle
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| purpose |
to display cultural achievements
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to present technological innovations ⓘ to showcase industrial achievements ⓘ |
| reignOf |
Napoleon III of France
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Napoleon III
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| shortName |
1867 Exposition Universelle
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Exposition Universelle of 1867
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| siteArea | approximately 70 hectares ⓘ |
| startDate | 1867-04-01 ⓘ |
| theme | art and industry ⓘ |
| tookPlaceDuring | 19th century Industrial Revolution ⓘ |
| transportInnovation | use of railways to bring visitors ⓘ |
| typeOfExhibits |
agricultural products
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industrial products ⓘ technological innovations ⓘ works of art ⓘ |
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Exposition universelle d'art et d'industrie de 1867
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Exposition Universelle of 1867