Place de Grève, Paris
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Place de Grève in Paris was a historic riverside square that served for centuries as the city’s principal site for public executions, political gatherings, and popular demonstrations.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Place de Grève, Paris canonical | 1 |
| Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, 75004 Paris, France | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6663650 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Place de Grève, Paris Context triple: [Gabriel de Montgomery, placeOfExecution, Place de Grève, Paris]
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A.
Place Desaix, Paris
Place Desaix, Paris is a small square in the 15th arrondissement of Paris named in honor of General Louis Desaix, featuring a notable monument at its center.
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B.
Place des Terreaux
Place des Terreaux is a historic central square in Lyon, France, known for its monumental Bartholdi Fountain, the City Hall, and its role as a major cultural and social hub of the Presqu’île district.
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C.
Place de la République
Place de la République is the central public square of Le Mans, France, known as a key hub for shopping, events, and urban life in the city.
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Place de la République
Place de la République is a major public square in Paris known as a central gathering spot for demonstrations, civic events, and social life, dominated by a large monument to the French Republic.
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E.
Place des Ternes
Place des Ternes is a prominent Parisian square known for its bustling traffic circle, Haussmann-era architecture, and location near the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue des Ternes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Place de Grève, Paris Target entity description: Place de Grève in Paris was a historic riverside square that served for centuries as the city’s principal site for public executions, political gatherings, and popular demonstrations.
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A.
Place Desaix, Paris
Place Desaix, Paris is a small square in the 15th arrondissement of Paris named in honor of General Louis Desaix, featuring a notable monument at its center.
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B.
Place des Terreaux
Place des Terreaux is a historic central square in Lyon, France, known for its monumental Bartholdi Fountain, the City Hall, and its role as a major cultural and social hub of the Presqu’île district.
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C.
Place de la République
Place de la République is the central public square of Le Mans, France, known as a key hub for shopping, events, and urban life in the city.
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D.
Place de la République
Place de la République is a major public square in Paris known as a central gathering spot for demonstrations, civic events, and social life, dominated by a large monument to the French Republic.
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E.
Place des Ternes
Place des Ternes is a prominent Parisian square known for its bustling traffic circle, Haussmann-era architecture, and location near the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue des Ternes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historic site
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public square ⓘ |
| adjacentTo | Hôtel de Ville de Paris ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Parisian labor unrest
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popular uprisings in Paris ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
symbol of popular protest in French history
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symbol of royal justice in Paris ⓘ |
| currentName | Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville – Esplanade de la Libération ⓘ |
| etymology |
name derived from French word "grève" meaning gravelly shore or riverbank
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word "grève" later associated with work stoppage and strike ⓘ |
| executionMethodUsed |
beheading
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breaking wheel ⓘ gallows ⓘ |
| formerNameOf | Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville ⓘ |
| governedBy |
City of Paris
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linked to:
Ville de Paris
|
| heritage | part of the historic urban fabric of Paris ⓘ |
| historicalRole |
major political meeting place in Paris
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principal execution site of Paris ⓘ |
| influencedTerm | French term "faire grève" meaning to go on strike ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
4th arrondissement of Paris
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Paris ⓘ |
| locatedOn | right bank of the River Seine ⓘ |
| near |
Pont Notre-Dame
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Pont d’Arcole ⓘ Île de la Cité ⓘ |
| notableEventType |
burning at the stake
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public hanging ⓘ torture and execution of criminals ⓘ |
| notableFor |
longstanding association with executions and punishment
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role in development of the concept of labor strike in France ⓘ |
| partOf | historic center of Paris ⓘ |
| replacedBy | Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville ⓘ |
| status | no longer exists under original name ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Ancien Régime
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French Revolution era ⓘ Middle Ages ⓘ |
| urbanFunction |
market and gathering place
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river landing place ⓘ |
| usedFor |
political gatherings
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popular demonstrations ⓘ public announcements ⓘ public executions ⓘ public punishments ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Place de Grève, Paris Description of subject: Place de Grève in Paris was a historic riverside square that served for centuries as the city’s principal site for public executions, political gatherings, and popular demonstrations.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Place de Grève, Paris