Victor Noir (born Yvan Salmon; July 27, 1848 – January 10, 1870) was a French journalist.
He is primarily remembered for his death. He was shot and killed by <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Prince%20Pierre%20Bonaparte">Prince Pierre Bonaparte</a>, a cousin of Emperor Napoleon III, shortly before the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Franco-Prussian%20War">Franco-Prussian War</a>. Noir had been sent as a second to deliver a challenge to a duel from another journalist.
His death caused public outrage and fueled anti-imperial sentiment. A large demonstration took place at his funeral. The incident further tarnished the image of the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Bonaparte%20family">Bonaparte family</a> and contributed to the instability of the Second Empire. He became a symbol of republican opposition to the regime.
Noir is buried at the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Père%20Lachaise%20Cemetery">Père Lachaise Cemetery</a> in Paris. His tomb, featuring a life-sized bronze statue sculpted by Jules Dalou, has become a popular spot for visitors who believe rubbing the statue's groin will enhance fertility and bring good luck in relationships.
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