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Khan Academy: Rodin, the Burghers of Calais ArticleKhan Academy: Rodin, the Burghers of Calais Article
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Khan Academy: Rodin, the Burghers of Calais

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In 1885, Rodin was commissioned by the French city of Calais to create a sculpture that commemorated the heroism of Eustache de Saint-Pierre, a prominent citizen of Calais, during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. View pictures of this sculpture and read why the city of Calais was displeased with the outcome.

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