Vandalism

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Vandalism is the conspicuous defacement or destruction of a structure or symbol. It can be done as an expression of contempt, creativity, or both. The term refers to the Germanic Vandals, who since the 17th century were incorrectly thought to have ruthlessly sacked the city of Rome in 455.

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Defacement - Vandals - 17th century - Sacked - Rome - 455

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The term was coined in January 1794 during the French Revolution, by Henri Grégoire, constitutional bishop of Blois, in his report directed to the Republican Convention, where he used word Vandalisme to describe some aspects of the behaviour of the republican army.

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January - 1794 - French Revolution - Henri Grégoire - Constitutional bishop - Blois

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