Surugue's commitment during the First World War 1915-1918 (≈ 1917)
Becoming the oldest hairy.
1930
Construction of the monument
Construction of the monument 1930 (≈ 1930)
Erection in tribute to Charles Surugue.
1er août 2016
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1er août 2016 (≈ 2016)
Official protection of the entire monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The monument in its entirety (not cadastralized): inscription by order of 1 August 2016
Key figures
Charles Surugue - Former mayor of Auxerre and soldier
Tribute for his 76-year-old engagement.
Origin and history
The monument to Charles Surugue is a work located boulevard de la Chaînette, in Auxerre, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Established in 1930, he paid tribute to Charles Surugue, former mayor of Auxerre from 1900 to 1912, who voluntarily entered 76 years of age during the First World War. His courage earned him the nickname of "oldest hairy of France" as well as the Legion of Honour and three military citations.
Charles Surugue (1839-1921) was an engineer before he devoted himself to local politics. His exceptional commitment during the war, despite his advanced age, deeply marked collective memory. The monument, owned by the commune, was inscribed in the Historic Monuments by order of 1 August 2016 to preserve this symbol of patriotism and dedication.
The monument is distinguished by its iconic location on the boulevard de la Chaînette, a popular place in the city. It embodies both local history and national recognition of a man whose life illustrates civic and military engagement. Its recent inscription reflects the desire to perpetuate the memory of the Great War actors in Yonne.
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