Statue of Étienne Marcel by Antonin Idrac next to the Hôtel de Ville of Paris. Étienne Marcel was provost of the merchants of Paris under King John II of France, called John the Good (Jean le Bon). He distinguished himself in the defense of the small craftsmen and guildsmen who made up most of the city population.
Statue of Étienne Marcel by Antonin Idrac next to the Hôtel de Ville of Paris. Étienne Marcel was provost of the merchants of Paris under King John II of France, called John the Good (Jean le Bon). He distinguished himself in the defense of the small craftsmen and guildsmen who made up most of the city population.