Historical Events tagged with "apollinaire"
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Crime & Law
Guillaume Apollinaire Arrested for Theft Suspicions
September 7th, 1911 113 years ago
Guillaume Apollinaire, a renowned French poet, was arrested on suspicion of stealing the Mona Lisa from the Louvre museum. Following the painting's disappearance in August 1911, police investigated Apollinaire after he reportedly spoke of art theft in his circles. His close friend, Pablo Picasso, was also questioned, adding intrigue to the case. Apollinaire was held for several days before being released without charges, but the scandal heightened public interest in the stolen masterpiece.
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