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Victor Noir, born Yvan Salmon in 1848, was a French journalist whose death became a symbol of political injustice. He was fatally shot in 1870 by Prince Pierre Bonaparte, a cousin of Emperor Napoleon III, during a dispute over a duel involving Noir's editor. The killing, widely viewed as an abuse of power, caused public outrage and turned Noir into a martyr for the republican cause. Over 100,000 people attended his funeral, marking a significant moment of anti-imperialist sentiment during the decline of the Second French Empire.

Noir’s grave at Père Lachaise Cemetery is famous for its life-sized bronze sculpture by Jules Dalou, depicting him lying as if just fallen, with his hat beside him. The statue’s exaggerated bulge in the trousers has given rise to folklore that touching it brings fertility and romantic luck, resulting in a polished appearance in those areas. This unique blend of political history, artistry, and superstition has made Noir’s tomb a striking and enduring symbol of both the romanticism and rebellious spirit of 19th-century Paris.