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In the XIX century, Notre Dame was reexpanded. In the XVII-XVIII centuries the first reconstruction of the sanctuary and choir was carried out for the fulfilment of the Vow of Louis XIII. The stained glass windows of the 12th and 13th centuries were replaced. During the revolution, 28 statues of the Kings of the Kelley of Geller were removed. In July 1801 a new concordat was signed. In 1831 Victor Hugo published his novel " Notre- Dame de Paris ", which was a huge success, glorifying the cathedral for the whole world. In 1844, the government of King Louis Philippe decided on December 1 to restore the Cathedral of Paris, returning the Kings Gallery, restore the state ' s portal, reconstruct the treasury and pictures in the side chapels, completely renovate the organ and build a sacristy.
May 31, 1864, the Cathedral of the Archbishop of Paris, Bishop Darboy, was consecrated. Fortunately, the authorities managed to save and save the cathedral during the two world wars. In 1965, a 30-year intensive discussion was completed on the reconstruction of the stained-glass windows of the nave instead of the nineteenth-century grease. Ultimately, Jacques Chevalier, who was chosen to recreate the lost stained glass on the principle of graphic and live colours grisailles, which corresponded to the style of the XIII century. From 1990 to 1992, a large organ was completely restored. It is also worth noting a large campaign to clean the western facade, which lasted more than a decade.