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“Despotism and freedom of the press cannot exist together.”

Quote by Leon Gambetta

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Leon Gambetta was a prominent French statesman born on April 2, 1838, and died on December 31, 1882. He was a political activist during the Second Empire and the Third Republic, serving in various government roles, including Minister of the Interior and Prime Minister. Gambetta is known for his leadership during the Franco-Prussian War, where he led the French resistance movement and contributed to the democratization of France. more

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