Exposition Universelle de 1889
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Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:World's_Fair
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| gptkbp:architectural_style |
Iron architecture
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| gptkbp:attendance |
Largest attendance at a world's fair at the time
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| gptkbp:attendees |
32 million
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| gptkbp:closing_ceremony |
October 31, 1889
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| gptkbp:cultural_exchange |
Fostered artistic collaborations
Facilitated cultural exchange among nations Encouraged international dialogue Promoted tourism in France Showcased global diversity |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced future world's fairs
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| gptkbp:date |
1889
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| gptkbp:exhibition_venue |
7 million square feet
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| gptkbp:exhibitor |
more than 60 countries
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:historical_artifacts
Technological advancements Art from various countries |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:Eiffel_Tower
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Influenced future cultural policies
Part of a series of international exhibitions Symbol of French nationalism Reflected the industrial revolution Response to global competition Showcased colonial empires |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Exposition Universelle de 1889
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| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:photography
gptkb:Electricity Bicycles Telegraphy Typewriters |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Promoted international cooperation
Influenced urban planning in Paris Set the standard for future expos Eiffel Tower remains a global icon Showcased French engineering prowess |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Paris
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive international media coverage
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| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
May 6, 1889
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| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Gustave_Eiffel
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
Mixed reactions to the Eiffel Tower
Enthusiastic reception of exhibits |
| gptkbp:significance |
Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution
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| gptkbp:sponsorship |
gptkb:French_government
Private investors |
| gptkbp:theme |
Industrial Exposition
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Expansion of rail networks
Introduction of the Paris Metro |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:L'_Exposition_de_1900
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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