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Famous members. Objects and symbols used by Masonic Lodges.



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Charles Joseph Prince de Ligne (1735-1814), Russian and Austrian Fieldmarshal, member of the Masonic lodge L'Heureuse Rencontre in Brussels and Master of the officers' lodge of the regiment de Ligne "Ligne Equitable" created in 1785; one of the gracious hosts of the Congress of Vienna (1814/1815). He wears the uniform of a Captain of the Imperial Bodyguard.
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Charles Joseph Prince de Ligne (1735-1814), Russian and Austrian Fieldmarshal,...

Angelo Soliman, (1721?-1796), was a freemason and wellknown personality in 18th century Vienna. He married an Austrian Baroness and prospered; Nevertheless, after his death his body was dissected and stuffed for Emperor Franz I' collection of curios.
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Angelo Soliman, (1721?-1796), was a freemason and wellknown personality in 18...

Gala dinner in honour of the wedding of Crownprince Joseph (later Emperor Joseph II) and Princess Isabella of Parma, at Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna, in 1760. At the head of the table the bridegroom's parents, Emperor Franz Stephan and Empress Maria Theresia.
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Gala dinner in honour of the wedding of Crownprince Joseph (later Emperor Jo...

Camillo Benso Cavour, Count (1810-1861), Italian statesman, cofounder of the newspaper "Il Risorgimento" which gave its name to the movement for Italian unity. 1852 Prime Minister of Piemont-Sardinia; 1860/61 in- strumental in the unification of Italy.
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Camillo Benso Cavour, Count (1810-1861), Italian statesman, cofounder of...

Wax effigie of Voltaire sitting at his desk.
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Wax effigie of Voltaire sitting at his desk.

Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet) French author and philosopher (November 21, 1694 - May 30 1778) One of four statues of Voltaire,made by Houdon , this one was made for playwrite Beaumarchais. Terracotta.
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Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet) French author and philosopher (November 21, 169...

Louis-Philippe Joseph d'Orleans, Duc de Chartres (Philippe Egalite) 1747-1793. Father of King Louis Philippe.He voted the death of Louis XVI, but died also on the Guillotine on April 6, 1793. Grand Master of the Grand Orient de France (Freemasons). Canvas
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Louis-Philippe Joseph d'Orleans, Duc de Chartres (Philippe Egalite) 1747-1793....

The Duke of Orleans (later Philippe-Egalite) and his son, the Duc de Chartres, the future King Louis-Philippe, on horseback, 1788. Philippe,Duke of Orleans was Grand Master of the Grand Orient de France. Canvas
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The Duke of Orleans (later Philippe-Egalite) and his son, the Duc de Chartres...

Honore Gabriel de Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, who joined the Third Estate as member of the Constituant Assembly of 1789. Famous orator. Original plaster, 1791, 78,5 x 57 cm, Inv. S 1614
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Honore Gabriel de Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, who joined the Third Estate...

Honore Gabriel de Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau (1749- 1791), joined the Third Estate as member of the Constituant Assembly of 1789. Famous orator. Inv. 1506
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Honore Gabriel de Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau (1749- 1791), joined the Third...

The Oath of the Jeu de Paume. In the center Mirabeau, who tells Dreux-Breze, master of ceremonies carrying the King's orders to disband the assembly: "Tell your master we are here by the will of the people!" Oil on canvas - 71 x 104 cm - RF 1984-18
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The Oath of the Jeu de Paume. In the center Mirabeau, who tells Dreux-Breze, m...

Portrait of composer Jean Rameau (1683-1764)
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Portrait of composer Jean Rameau (1683-1764)