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France
Le Figaro
Life & Tech
How the generosity of Le Figaro's readers saved children from diphtheria
In 1894, Gaston Calmette highlighted the effectiveness of a diphtheria serum developed at the Pasteur Institute and initiated a fundraising campaign for its large-scale production, which exceeded all expectations.
Jan 13 • 15:34 UTC
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France
Le Figaro
Crime & Justice
"I did not intend to harm anyone": Gaston Calmette, the director of Figaro assassinated by a minister's wife
Gaston Calmette, director of Figaro since 1902, was assassinated by Mme Caillaux just before the outbreak of World War I after he exposed the immorality of the Minister of Finance and published excerpts of his correspondence.
Dec 27 • 11:00 UTC